There are 4 ways to get from Strafford to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SGF - ORD
2h 56m$82–316Bus, train
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
10h 19m$140–284Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
11h 29m$105–179Drive 494.6 mi
- Drive from Strafford to Chicagocar 494.6 mi
8h 23m$91–131
Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Strafford to Chicago is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 8h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Strafford to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $80 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Strafford to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
The distance between Strafford and Chicago is 478 miles. The road distance is 497.5 miles.
The best way to get from Strafford to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 19m and costs $140 - $290.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Strafford to Chicago, including transfers.
Strafford to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield CU Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Strafford to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $80 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 11h 29m.
Strafford to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Strafford to Chicago is 498 miles. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Strafford to Chicago.
What companies run services between Strafford, MO, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Strafford to Chicago Bus Station via Springfield CU Transit Center and St Louis Bus Station in around 11h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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