There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to Solon by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane STL - CID
5h 45m$122–488Drive 271.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Soloncar 271.2 mi
4h 56m$48–70Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
10h 37m$240–363Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
11h 38m$137–201
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Solon is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Solon is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Solon. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Iowa City via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
The distance between St. Louis and Solon is 258 miles. The road distance is 272.8 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Solon without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 37m and costs $240 - $370.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from St. Louis to Solon, including transfers.
St. Louis to Solon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Solon is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $120 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 11h 38m.
St. Louis to Solon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Solon is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from St. Louis to Solon.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Solon, IA, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Solon via Chicago Bus Station and Iowa City in around 11h 38m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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