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How to get fromSummit to St. Louisby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Summit to St. Louis by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 37m
    $65–160

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    8h 29m
    $48–72

  3. Drive  284.1 mi

    1. Drive from Summit to St. Louiscar car 284.1 mi
    4h 44m
    $52–75

  4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    3h 21m
    $80–556

  5. Line 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Archer/Center to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Fbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    4h 19m
    $327–711

Summit to St. Louis by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Summit, Cook County, IL, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Summit Amtrak to St. Louis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–160 and the journey takes 4h 37m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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