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

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There are 7 ways to get from St. Louis to Wheaton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, 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 Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain train Up-W
    6h 32m
    $162–247

  2. Drive  276.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Wheatoncar car 276.8 mi
    4h 52m
    $51–73

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus bus Champaign to Chicago ends at Woodfield NB / ...
    8h 56m
    $76–106

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

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain train
    4h 59m
    $58–384

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

    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 Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain train
    5h 19m
    $328–714

  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 Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain train
    6h 32m
    $102–338

  7. 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 Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain train
    7h 15m
    $72–290

St. Louis to Wheaton by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Wheaton, IL, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to Wheaton via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Liberty Dr & Hale St via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Illinois Terminal, and Oak Brook Center / Macy's in around 8h 56m.

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