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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kirkwood, MO to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kirkwood, MO to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, while a flight costs an average of $567.
Distance: 268 miles (432 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$84 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $567 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 19m Average total duration Fastest 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Kirkwood, MO to Chicago, IL
Compare the available ways to get from Kirkwood, MO to Chicago, IL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kirkwood, MO to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kirkwood, MO to Chicago, IL costing on average $84.
A bus is $497 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kirkwood, MO to Chicago, IL costing on average $567.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 7h 23m.
Tickets start at around $84 compared to roughly $62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$21. The journey takes 5h 49m versus 4h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Kirkwood, MO to Chicago, IL
How to get from Kirkwood, MO to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kirkwood, MO to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:30 AM 6h15 Kirkwood, MO 10:45 AM Chicago, IL $77 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:30 AM 6h15 Kirkwood, MO 10:45 AM Chicago, IL $77 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:30 AM 6h15 Kirkwood, MO 10:45 AM Chicago, IL $77 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kirkwood, MO to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kirkwood, MO to Chicago, IL costing on average $84.
A bus is $497 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kirkwood, MO to Chicago, IL costing on average $567.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 7h 23m.
- Around 51 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kirkwood, MO and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from St. Louis Lambert International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Kirkwood Station, Kirkwood, MO and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, skywest airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 11 direct flights per day with United, American Airlines, skywest airlines, Republic Airlines.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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