There are 5 ways to get from Wood River to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
2h 18m$117–436Drive 278.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wood River to Chicagocar 278.9 mi
4h 55m$51–74Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
4h 22m$97–190Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
8h 6m$87–129Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
2h 41m$332–776
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wood River to Chicago is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Wood River to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $110 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Wood River to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Riverview Transit Center and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Wood River station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Alton Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Wood River and Chicago is 289 miles. The road distance is 280.5 miles.
The best way to get from Wood River to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $95 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Wood River to Chicago, including transfers.
Wood River to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
Wood River to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alton Station.
The best way to get from Wood River to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $110 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 4h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between Wood River, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 4h 11m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Wood River to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Wood River to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wood River to Chicago is 280 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Wood River to Chicago.
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