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How to get fromSt. Louis to Valparaiso Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, taxi, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from St. Louis to Valparaiso University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train Lakeshore / ...
    6h 51m
    $217–317

  2. Drive  297.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Valparaiso Universitycar car 297.6 mi
    5h 47m
    $55–79

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    7h 50m
    $109–150

  4. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Portage/Ogden Dunes to Valparaiso Universitytaxi taxi
    5h 5m
    $114–424

  5. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Portage/Ogden Dunes to Valparaiso Universitytaxi taxi
    5h 33m
    $384–784

  6. Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train
    6h 45m
    $157–408

  7. Bus to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    2. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train
    7h 28m
    $185–352

  8. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train
    7h 36m
    $125–358

  9. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane STL - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train
    7h 37m
    $578–972

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

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Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Valparaiso University, IN, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to Valparaiso University via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Portage/Ogden Dunes in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago 5 times a week. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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