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How to get fromChicago to Fergusonby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, subway, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Ferguson by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, subway, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 44m
    $87–176

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    7h 24m
    $43–69

  3. Drive 298.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Fergusoncar car 298.6 mi
    5h 5m
    $55–79

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, line 79 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    2. Take the bus from North Hanley Transit Center to South Florissant @ Spot Nbbus bus
    4h 24m
    $276–609

  5. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, line 79 bus

    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    3. Take the bus from North Hanley Transit Center to South Florissant @ Spot Nbbus bus
    4h 6m
    $106–759

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

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MKE - STL
    5h 45m
    $161–970

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Fergusoncar car
    5h 31m
    $54–300

Chicago to Ferguson by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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 $80–180 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 $40–70 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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