The average bus between Chicago and Ballwin takes 10h 4m and the fastest bus takes 8h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Ballwin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Chicago and Ballwin. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Ballwin at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at St Louis Bus Station and take an average of 10h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


8h 45m • 2 changes


8h 8m • 2 changes
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14h 22m • 2 changes


8h 40m • 2 changes


8h 6m • 2 changes
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13h 31m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Ballwin. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Ballwin station via St Louis Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
Chicago to Ballwin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Ballwin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
The distance between Chicago and Ballwin is 440.9 km. The road distance is 545 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 6h 10m.