There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to University Park by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to University Parktrain Me
7h 58m$99–198Drive 269.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to University Parkcar 269.5 mi
4h 47m$50–71Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
8h 59m$53–87Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to University Parktrain
6h 8m$66–388Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to University Parktrain
6h 38m$280–718Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to University Parktrain
7h 48m$82–324
St. Louis to University Park by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to University Park is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to University Park is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to University Park. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at 810-824 Sandra Dr via 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 1 and Main St & Victory Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to University Park. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at University Park via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between St. Louis and University Park is 318 miles. The road distance is 271 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to University Park without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from St. Louis to University Park, including transfers.
St. Louis to University Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to University Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to University Park is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 59m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and University Park, IL, USA?
You can take a train from St. Louis to 810-824 Sandra Dr via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., University Park, and University Park Metra Station in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
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
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Van Buren St. to University Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Museum Campus/11th St. to University Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Van Buren St. to University Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Van Buren St. to University Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis to University Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
St. Louis to University Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to University Park is 271 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from St. Louis to University Park.
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