The average train between Chicago, IL and St. Louis takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Chicago, IL 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Chicago, IL and St. Louis. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago, IL is at 7:10 PM which arrives into St. Louis at 12:09 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago, IL station and arriving at St. Louis station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h.
Chicago, IL to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago, IL to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
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The distance between Chicago, IL and St. Louis is 421.1 km. The road distance is 452 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 4h 46m.