There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Gateway Arch by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train
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Train via LACLEDE'S LANDING station (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. LouisLincoln Service / ...
5h 7m$44–360Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
6h 35m$35–90Drive 296.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Gateway Arch296.6 mi
4h 58m$55–79Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)MDW - STL
3h 49m$76–478Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. LouisLincoln Service / ...
5h 12m$40–360Fly 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 14m$136–478Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)MKE - STL
5h 30m$447–721Fly 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 20m$54–290
Chicago to Gateway Arch by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Gateway Arch is to bus which costs $35 - $90 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Gateway Arch is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $75 - $480.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at St Louis Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at St. Louis. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Chicago and Gateway Arch is 284 miles. The road distance is 298.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Gateway Arch without a car is to train via LACLEDE'S LANDING station which takes 5h 7m and costs $40 - $360.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Chicago to Gateway Arch, including transfers.
Chicago to Gateway Arch bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Gateway Arch train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Gateway Arch is to train via LACLEDE'S LANDING station which takes 5h 7m and costs $40 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 6h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $480 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Gateway Arch, MO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–360 and the journey takes 4h 46m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
- 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
- $55–390
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- 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
- $55–390
- 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
- $55–390
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
- $40–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Gateway Arch bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Chicago to Gateway Arch train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Gateway Arch is 298 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Chicago to Gateway Arch.
There are 422+ hotels available in Gateway Arch.