There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Ferguson by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, plane, bus, or train
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. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 44m$95–184Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
7h 24m$46–75Drive 298.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Fergusoncar 298.6 mi
5h 5m$55–79Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, line 79 bus
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MDW - STL
- Take the bus from North Hanley Transit Center to South Florissant @ Spot Nbbus
4h 6m$102–709Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, line 79 bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
- Take the bus from North Hanley Transit Center to South Florissant @ Spot Nbbus
4h 24m$296–609Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MKE - STL
5h 45m$153–922Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Fergusoncar
5h 31m$60–310
Chicago to Ferguson by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Ferguson is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Ferguson is to subway and fly and line 79 bus which takes 4h 6m and costs $100 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Ferguson. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Hereford @ North Florissant Wb via Civic Center Transit Center and Riverview Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Ferguson station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at NORTH HANLEY station via CIVIC CENTER station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Chicago and Ferguson is 298 miles. The road distance is 300.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Ferguson without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $95 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Chicago to Ferguson, including transfers.
Chicago to Ferguson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Ferguson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Ferguson is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $95 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ferguson, MO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $90–180 and the journey takes 4h 46m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Adams/Wabash to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 314-982-1406
- customerservice@metrostlouis.org
- Website
- metrostlouis.org
Bus from North Hanley Transit Center to South Florissant @ Spot Nb
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metrostlouis.org
Bus from North Hanley Transit Center to South Florissant @ Spot Nb
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metrostlouis.org
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Ferguson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Chicago to Ferguson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Ferguson is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Chicago to Ferguson.
There are 339+ hotels available in Ferguson.














