There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Gateway Arch by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. LouisLincoln Service / ...
6h 56m$43–258Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus StationFlixBus 2510 / ...
8h 8m$42–122Drive 296.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Gateway Arch296.2 mi
4h 59m$55–79Line 9 bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Take the bus from Ashland & Chicago to Ashland Orange Line Station
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)MDW - STL
4h 14m$82–560Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)ORD - STL
4h 20m$138–493Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
- Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Gateway Arch
5h 27m$62–305
Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Gateway Arch by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Gateway Arch is to bus which costs $40 - $130 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Gateway Arch is to line 9 bus and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $80 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Gateway Arch station. However, there are services departing from Ashland & Chicago and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) and Gateway Arch is 290 miles. The road distance is 297.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Gateway Arch without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs $40 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Gateway Arch, including transfers.
Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Gateway Arch bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
The best way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Gateway Arch is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs $40 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $130 and takes 8h 8m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 4h 20m.
Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Gateway Arch bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Gateway Arch is 298 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Gateway Arch.
What companies run services between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch), IL, USA and Gateway Arch, MO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–250 and the journey takes 4h 46m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–120 and the journey takes 5h 35m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Ashland & Chicago to Ashland Orange Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 428+ hotels available in Gateway Arch.