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There are 5 ways to get from Ballwin to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    7h 12m
    $44–324

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    9h 27m
    $40–80

  3. Drive 313.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ballwin to Chicagocar313.8 mi
    5h 30m
    $58–83

  4. Line 57 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Manchester @ Holloway Eb to Maplewood-Manchester Transit Centerbus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSTL - MDW
    4h 23m
    $79–492

  5. Line 57 bus, train, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Manchester @ Holloway Eb to Maplewood-Manchester Transit Centerbus
    2. Take the train from MAPLEWOOD-MANCHESTER station to FOREST PARK DEBALIVIERE stationtrain
    3. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSTL - ORD
    4h 49m
    $179–512

Ballwin to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ballwin, MO, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–320 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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