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

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There are 9 ways to get from St. Louis to Zion 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 Ziontrain train Up-N
    7h 23m
    $93–190

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    10h 41m
    $60–95

  3. Drive 328.5 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Zioncar car 328.5 mi
    5h 46m
    $60–87

  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 Ziontrain train
    5h 50m
    $60–386

  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 Clybourn to Ziontrain train
    6h 7m
    $320–716

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

    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 Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    6h
    $492–872

  7. 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 Clybourn to Ziontrain train
    7h 17m
    $79–330

  8. 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 Clybourn to Ziontrain train
    8h 8m
    $131–307

  9. 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 Clybourn to Ziontrain train
    8h 12m
    $71–293

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

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a train from St. Louis to Zion via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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