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How to get fromAurora to Gateway Archby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Aurora to Gateway Arch by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union StationtrainBnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. LouistrainLincoln Service / ...
    7h 22m
    $42–320

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak to ChicagobusWaterloo
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    9h 31m
    $58–127

  3. Drive 270.3 mi

    1. Drive from Aurora to Gateway Archcar270.3 mi
    4h 42m
    $50–72

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeORD - STL
    5h 41m
    $139–495

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeMDW - STL
    5h 33m
    $84–565

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeORD - SPI
    3. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    7h 40m
    $87–453

  7. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeMKE - STL
    7h 45m
    $441–730

Aurora to Gateway Arch by train and foot

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Aurora, IL, USA and Gateway Arch, MO, USA?

You can take a train from Aurora to Gateway Arch via Chicago Union Station, St. Louis, CIVIC CENTER station, and LACLEDE'S LANDING station in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aurora to Gateway Arch via Naperville, Naperville Amtrak, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 9h 31m.

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