The cheapest and fastest trains from Chicago, IL to East Saint Louis, IL
Cheapest price
$148
Average price
$148
Fastest journey
5 h 2 m
Average duration
5 h 18 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
417 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $148 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $148.
It's difficult to get from Chicago, IL to East Saint Louis, IL without transferring at least once.
7:15 AM5h02Chicago, IL12:17 PMEast Saint Louis, IL$1481One-way1 transfer
9:50 AM5h17Chicago, IL3:07 PMEast Saint Louis, IL$1481One-way1 transfer
1:52 PM5h35Chicago, IL7:27 PMEast Saint Louis, IL$1481One-way1 transfer
5:20 PM5h17Chicago, IL10:37 PMEast Saint Louis, IL$1481One-way1 transfer
7:10 PM5h17Chicago, IL12:27 AMEast Saint Louis, IL$1481One-way1 transfer
7:15 AM5h02Chicago, IL12:17 PMEast Saint Louis, IL$1481One-way1 transfer
9:50 AM5h17Chicago, IL3:07 PMEast Saint Louis, IL$1481One-way1 transfer
5:20 PM5h17Chicago, IL10:37 PMEast Saint Louis, IL$1481One-way1 transfer
7:10 PM5h17Chicago, IL12:27 AMEast Saint Louis, IL$1481One-way1 transfer
1:52 PM5h35Chicago, IL7:27 PMEast Saint Louis, IL$1481One-way1 transfer
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 $40. 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 $40, and a flight costs an average of $381.
Distance: 259 miles (417 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price | $411 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m 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 $31 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to East Saint Louis, IL costing on average $75 (€60).
A train is $367 (€293) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to East Saint Louis, IL costing on average $411 (€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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Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Chicago, IL to East Saint Louis, IL train times
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to East Saint Louis, IL trains for today, Tuesday, May 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:20 PM Chicago, IL | 4h16 | 3:36 AM East Saint Louis, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 13 | |||||
![]() | 7:15 AM Chicago, IL | 5h02 | 12:17 PM East Saint Louis, IL | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:50 AM Chicago, IL | 5h17 | 3:07 PM East Saint Louis, IL | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:52 PM Chicago, IL | 5h35 | 7:27 PM East Saint Louis, IL | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chicago, IL to East Saint Louis, IL
Trains from Chicago, IL to East Saint Louis, IL run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 259 miles (417 km) distance in 3h 57m.
Distance 259 miles (417 km) |
Average train duration 4h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 3h 57m |
First train 4:30 AM |
Last train 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Amtrak from Chicago, IL to East Saint Louis, IL trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Chicago, IL and East Saint Louis, IL from $40 (€32). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains 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 train. 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 train, 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Chicago, IL to East Saint Louis, IL
- 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Canal Street.
- The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
- Lou Mitchell's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Kimpton Gray Hotel
- JW Marriott Chicago
- W Chicago - City Center
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Metra services
- Hall 3: food court and retail shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- CTA: Blue Line, Pink Line
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