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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Chicago, IL to East Saint Louis, IL
Cheapest price
$69
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
6 h 40 m
Average duration
7 h 43 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
417 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chicago, IL to East Saint Louis, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to East Saint Louis, IL will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $69.
Of the 2 buses that leave Chicago, IL for East Saint Louis, IL on Fri, Jul 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 03 the direct buses cover the 417 km distance in an average of 7 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 40 m .
On Fri, Jul 03 the slowest buses will take 8 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:30 PM6h40Chicago, IL5:10 AMEast Saint Louis, IL$691One-way0 transfers
5:10 AM8h45Chicago, IL1:55 PMEast Saint Louis, IL$691One-way0 transfers
- 10:30 PM6h40Chicago, IL5:10 AMEast Saint Louis, IL$691One-way0 transfers
- 5:10 AM8h45Chicago, IL1:55 PMEast Saint Louis, IL$691One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to East Saint Louis, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to East Saint Louis, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $369.
Distance: 259 miles (417 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$73 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $399 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to East Saint Louis, IL:
A train is $30 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to East Saint Louis, IL costing on average $73 (€60).
A train is $356 (€293) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to East Saint Louis, IL costing on average $399 (€329).
Other travel options to East Saint Louis, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 56m.
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Chicago, IL to East Saint Louis, IL Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Live departures
Chicago, IL to East Saint Louis, IL bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to East Saint Louis, IL buses for today, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:15 PM Chicago, IL | 6h05 | 4:20 AM East Saint Louis, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 3 | |||||
| 5:10 AM Chicago, IL | 8h45 | 1:55 PM East Saint Louis, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chicago, IL to East Saint Louis, IL
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Buses from Chicago, IL to East Saint Louis, IL run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $56 (€46) but you can travel from only $38 (€32) by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 259 miles (417 km) distance in 6h 5m.
Distance 259 miles (417 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€46) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 5m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Bus from Chicago, IL to East Saint Louis, IL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chicago, IL to East Saint Louis, IL by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at East Saint Louis, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular bus stations from Chicago, IL to East Saint Louis, IL
Most Chicago, IL to East Saint Louis, IL buses use the Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station to St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) station pair. Use this guide to compare Chicago, IL and East Saint Louis, IL bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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