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Chicago to St. Louis buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and St. Louis takes 6h 16m and the fastest bus takes 5h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to St. Louis. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 16m
Duration
318 mi
Distance
$45
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Chicago to St. Louis bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Chicago and St. Louis. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 4:30 PM which arrives into St. Louis at 11:10 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 318.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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