There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Summit by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Louis to Summit Amtraktrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 19m$140–230Drive 280.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Summitcar 280.5 mi
4h 49m$48–70Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
7h 43m$53–76Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
3h 24m$66–406Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 330 bus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F to Archer/Centerbus
4h 30m$326–712
St. Louis to Summit by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Summit is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Summit is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $65 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Summit. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Archer & Neva Terminal via 95th Red Line Station and State & Roosevelt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from St. Louis and arriving at Summit Amtrak. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between St. Louis and Summit is 271 miles. The road distance is 282.2 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Summit without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $140 - $230.
The train from St. Louis to Summit Amtrak takes 4h 19m including transfers and departs four times a day.
St. Louis to Summit bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Summit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Summit is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $140 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 7h 43m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $410 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Summit, Cook County, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Summit Amtrak 4 times a day. Tickets cost $140–230 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago 5 times a week. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F to Archer/Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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Booking & Getting There
St. Louis to Summit bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
St. Louis to Summit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Summit Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Summit is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from St. Louis to Summit.
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