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How to travel from Chicago, IL to St. Louis, MO

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Travel Information from Chicago, IL to St. Louis, MO

distanceDistance259 miles (418 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$27 - $61
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $27 (€24) • 5 h 35 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $61 (€55) • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound, American Airlines or Amtrak

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 259 miles (418 km) from Chicago, IL to St. Louis, MO. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Greyhound, American Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Chicago, IL to St. Louis, MO.

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from Chicago, IL to St. Louis, MO

How to get from Chicago, IL to St. Louis, MO by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to St. Louis, MO is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM6h35
Chicago, IL
03:50PMSt. Louis, MO
$611One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM6h35
Chicago, IL
03:50PMSt. Louis, MO
$611One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
American AirlinesAA2923
08:15AM1h22
O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
09:37AMSt. Louis Lambert International Airport, MO (STL)
$4201One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak301 Lincoln Service
07:15AM4h46
Union Station, Chicago, IL
12:01PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO
$631One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak307 Lincoln Service
07:10PM4h59
Union Station, Chicago, IL
12:09AMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO
$631One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
09:50AM5h01
Union Station, Chicago, IL
02:51PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO
$921One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
04:45PM6h40
Chicago, IL
11:25PMSt. Louis, MO
$711One-way
0 transfers
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06:10AM9h10
Chicago, IL
03:20PMSt. Louis, MO
$991One-way
1 transfer
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10:00PM8h25
Chicago, IL
06:25AMSt. Louis, MO
$1411One-way
1 transfer
Republic AirlinesAA4470
10:01AM1h23
O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
11:24AMSt. Louis Lambert International Airport, MO (STL)
$4201One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA1926
10:09PM1h24
O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
11:33PMSt. Louis Lambert International Airport, MO (STL)
$4201One-way
0 transfers

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Travel to St. Louis from Chicago on Amtrak, FlixBus and American Airlines travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak travel running daily, you can travel by travel across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela travel for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your travel journey between Chicago and St. Louis, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      American Airlines is one of the leading airlines in the USA and the world; they offer Main Cabin, Business and First Class tickets for your travel from Chicago to St. Louis.

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