The cheapest and fastest buses from Evanston, IL to St. Louis, MO
Cheapest price
$166
Average price
$166
Fastest journey
8 h 9 m
Average duration
8 h 23 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
435 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Evanston, IL to St. Louis, MO is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Evanston, IL to St. Louis, MO will cost around $166 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $166.
It's difficult to get from Evanston, IL to St. Louis, MO without transferring at least 2 times.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Evanston, IL to St. Louis, MO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Evanston, IL to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €114. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €114, and a bus costs an average of €131.
Distance: 270 miles (435 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€131 Average price | €114 Average price Cheapest |
8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Evanston, IL to St. Louis, MO bus times
The table below shows live departures for Evanston, IL to St. Louis, MO buses for today, Friday, February 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:55 AM Evanston, IL | 8h30 | 3:25 PM St. Louis, MO | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 3:24 PM Evanston, IL | 8h01 | 11:25 PM St. Louis, MO | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Evanston, IL to St. Louis, MO
Buses from Evanston, IL to St. Louis, MO run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $165 (€131) but you can travel from only $143 (€114) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 270 miles (435 km) distance in 7h 54m.
Distance 270 miles (435 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $165 (€131) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 54m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Chicago Transit (CTA) from Evanston, IL to St. Louis, MOYou can travel by bus between Evanston, IL to St. Louis, MO with Chicago Transit (CTA) for as low as $143 (€114). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Evanston, IL to St. Louis, MO
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Evanston, IL to St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis, MO, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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