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

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There are 6 ways to get from Waukegan to St. Louis by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    7h 11m
    $79–170

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    9h 8m
    $60–105

  3. Drive  325.2 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to St. Louiscar car 325.2 mi
    5h 32m
    $60–86

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    5h 11m
    $86–565

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    5h 16m
    $331–715

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MKE - STL
    5h 28m
    $493–872

Waukegan to St. Louis by train and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a train from Waukegan to St. Louis via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to St Louis Bus Station via California & 35th Street, Cottage Grove & Woodland Park, 35th Street & Cottage Grove, State & 95th Street, and Chicago in around 9h 8m.

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