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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 prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 268 miles (432 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$88 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kirkwood, MO to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kirkwood, MO to Chicago, IL costing on average $88 (€72).
A bus is $317 (€260) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kirkwood, MO to Chicago, IL costing on average $379 (€310).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 318 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner · 306 Lincoln Service1:47 PM8h56Kirkwood Station, Kirkwood, MO10:43 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$421One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 318 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner · 306 Lincoln Service1:47 PM8h56Kirkwood Station, Kirkwood, MO10:43 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$421One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA41049:09 AM1h26St. Louis Lambert International Airport10:35 AMO'Hare International Airport$2321One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 318 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner1:47 PM6h13Kirkwood Station, Kirkwood, MO8:00 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$451One-way0 transfers
- 316 Missouri River Runner · 8359 AMTRAK · 58 City Of New Orleans9:13 PM14h02Kirkwood Station, Kirkwood, MO11:15 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$1191One-way2 transfers
FlixBus4:00 PM6h05St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)10:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$461One-way0 transfers- FlixBus11:30 PM6h15St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)5:45 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$591One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:00 AM6h05St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)4:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$601One-way0 transfers
AA23247:03 AM1h27St. Louis Lambert International Airport8:30 AMO'Hare International Airport$2321One-way0 transfers- AA38152:32 PM1h27St. Louis Lambert International Airport3:59 PMO'Hare International Airport$2321One-way0 transfers
UA10086:00 AM1h30St. Louis Lambert International Airport7:30 AMO'Hare International Airport$2321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kirkwood, MO to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kirkwood, MO to Chicago, IL costing on average $88 (€72).
A bus is $317 (€260) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kirkwood, MO to Chicago, IL costing on average $379 (€310).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Kirkwood Station, Kirkwood, MO and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Flights mostly depart from St. Louis Lambert International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, Metro St. Louis to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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