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Saint Louis Art Museum
Major fine arts museum in Forest Park with collections spanning ancient to modern works. A top cultural stop known for strong European, American, and global holdings.
Flights from Rockford, IL to St. Louis, MO depart on average 32 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $370 (€303) but you can travel from only $49 (€40) by bus.
There are 9 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 258 miles (416 km) distance in 1h 26m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 258 miles (416 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $370 (€303) |
Flights per day 32 |
Direct flights 9 |
Fastest flight 1h 26m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price
$276
Average price
$694
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 24 m
Flights per day
63
Distance
416 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Rockford, 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 Rockford, IL to St. Louis, MO will cost around $694 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $276.
Of the 63 flights that leave Rockford, IL for St. Louis, MO onMon, Jun 22, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct flights cover the 416 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the longest flights will take 1 h 27 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.
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AA6352Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rockford, IL to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $370.
Distance: 258 miles (416 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$395 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 59m Average total duration 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rockford, IL to St. Louis, MO:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rockford, IL to St. Louis, MO costing on average $89 (€72).
A bus is $330 (€270) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rockford, IL to St. Louis, MO costing on average $395 (€323).
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 16m.
Bus takes on average 8h 29m.
The table below shows live departures for Rockford, IL to St. Louis, MO flights for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA1939 · UA3630 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h41 | 11:41 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA760+ AA5655 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h49 | 12:49 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2842 · AA2717 | 5:10 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h49 | 11:59 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2896+ AA5655 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h50 | 12:49 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1784 · AA2717 | 6:29 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h30 | 11:59 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1217 · UA652 | 7:05 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h37 | 12:42 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5958 | 7:05 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1h34 | 8:39 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4104 | 7:05 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1h26 | 8:31 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2811 · UA1826 · UA3719 | 7:12 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h55 | 4:07 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1231 · UA5397 | 7:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h46 | 2:16 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1555 · AA2712 | 8:19 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h14 | 4:33 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2301 · UA3719 | 8:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h22 | 4:07 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA528 · UA539 · UA6160 | 8:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h57 | 5:42 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA528 · UA3985 · UA6204 | 8:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 11h57 | 8:42 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4613 | 9:05 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1h34 | 10:39 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3052 · AA2712 | 9:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h53 | 4:33 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA669 · UA3688 · UA4527 | 10:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 9h26 | 7:26 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA441 · UA2682 · UA6204 | 10:29 AM O'Hare International Airport | 10h13 | 8:42 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA441 · UA3985 · UA6204 | 10:29 AM O'Hare International Airport | 10h13 | 8:42 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2684 · UA555 · UA1527 | 10:29 AM O'Hare International Airport | 13h06 | 11:35 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA723 · UA6160 | 10:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h12 | 5:42 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1355 | 10:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1h31 | 12:11 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5582+ AA4339 | 10:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h45 | 4:30 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1803 · UA1639 | 10:54 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h39 | 4:33 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1106 · AA2491 | 11:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h30 | 6:30 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1106 · AA2712 | 11:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h33 | 4:33 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1743 · AA2714 | 11:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h18 | 4:58 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3264 · AA2491 | 11:43 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h47 | 6:30 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3264 · AA2761 | 11:43 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h53 | 7:36 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6352 | 11:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1h27 | 1:12 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3815 | 12:37 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h23 | 2:00 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA794 · UA1647 · UA1527 | 12:53 PM O'Hare International Airport | 10h42 | 11:35 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4581 | 12:55 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h28 | 2:23 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1332 · UA1831 · UA1527 | 1:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 10h05 | 11:35 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1862 · UA6204 | 2:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h37 | 8:42 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2000 | 2:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h26 | 3:46 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2803 · UA1422 | 2:33 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h37 | 9:10 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2257 · AA1010 | 3:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h37 | 9:37 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4537 | 3:03 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h30 | 4:33 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2754 · AA1010 | 3:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h47 | 9:37 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2754 · AA3049 | 3:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h09 | 11:59 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4552 | 4:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h28 | 5:28 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA714 · UA6187 | 4:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h40 | 10:45 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2790 · UA214 | 4:12 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h45 | 11:57 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA485 · UA1527 | 4:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h55 | 11:35 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4518 | 4:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h28 | 6:13 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2988 · AA3049 | 4:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h14 | 11:59 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1683 · AA459 | 4:49 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h55 | 11:44 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2695 · AA459 | 5:34 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h10 | 11:44 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4416 | 5:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h28 | 7:13 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1559 · AA3049 | 6:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h39 | 11:59 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA689 · AA459 | 6:47 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h57 | 11:44 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2144 | 7:59 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h31 | 9:30 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4472 | 10:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h29 | 11:29 PM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1004 | 11:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h16 | 12:16 AM St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major fine arts museum in Forest Park with collections spanning ancient to modern works. A top cultural stop known for strong European, American, and global holdings.
Highly original museum and artist-built environment with architectural salvage, tunnels, slides, and installations. One of the city’s most distinctive and widely shared attractions.
History museum in Forest Park covering St. Louis, Missouri, and regional stories through permanent and rotating exhibitions. Well suited for visitors wanting local context.
One of the largest urban parks in the United States, home to major institutions, lakes, trails, and broad green spaces. Essential for first-time visitors.
Riverfront grounds around the Arch with lawns, paths, and strong skyline views, useful for walking and iconic photos.
Lively entertainment and walking district known for music venues, public art, shops, and the St. Louis Walk of Fame.
A local pizza style with a very thin, cracker-like crust, cut into squares and traditionally topped with Provel cheese. It is one of the city’s signature foods.
Breaded and fried meat- or cheese-filled ravioli, usually served with marinara sauce. This St. Louis Italian-American specialty is strongly associated with The Hill neighborhood.
A rich, dense cake with a buttery base and sweet cream cheese-like topping. It is one of the most famous desserts identified with St. Louis.
A long-established Italian restaurant on The Hill, known for classic red-sauce dishes, toasted ravioli, and an old-school fine dining feel.
An iconic St. Louis custard stand famous for thick concretes and nostalgic roadside charm. A must for trying the city’s best-known frozen treat.
A respected contemporary American restaurant known for refined cooking, strong wine service, and a polished neighborhood setting.
Generally moderate by U.S. standards. Hotels and attractions are often reasonable, while dining costs vary by neighborhood and venue.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and delivery drivers.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rockford, IL to St. Louis, MO by flight. 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 flight, 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.

Most Rockford, IL to St. Louis, MO flights use the O'Hare International Airport to St. Louis Lambert International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Rockford, IL and St. Louis, MO airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
St. Louis Lambert International Airport is 2 km from St. Louis city centre. Public transport options include:
St. Louis Lambert International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants in both terminals, including fast food and sit-down options like Starbucks and Chili's
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at St. Louis Lambert International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at St. Louis Lambert International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at St. Louis Lambert International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, such as Marriott St. Louis Airport within walking distance..
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