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How to get fromChicago to Meramec Cavernsby train, taxi, bus, car, plane or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Meramec Caverns by train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Amtrak StationtrainLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the taxi from Washington Amtrak Station to Meramec Cavernstaxi
    7h 5m
    $107–220

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)planeORD - COU
    2. Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Meramec Cavernscar
    5h 41m
    $62–313

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Washingtonbus
    3. Take the taxi from Washington to Meramec Cavernstaxi
    8h 40m
    $127–223

  4. Drive 360.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Meramec Cavernscar360.1 mi
    6h 4m
    $66–95

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeMDW - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Sullivan, MOshuttle
    5h 12m
    $228–726

  6. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. LouistrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Sullivan, MOshuttle
    7h 59m
    $190–389

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeORD - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Sullivan, MOshuttle
    5h 37m
    $282–656

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN)planeORD - TBN
    2. Drive from Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN) to Meramec Cavernscar
    4h 53m
    $102–387

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

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeMKE - STL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Sullivan, MOshuttle
    6h 53m
    $584–888

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Meramec Caverns, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Meramec Caverns. However, you can take the train to Washington Amtrak Station then take the taxi to Meramec Caverns. Alternatively, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Washington, then take the taxi to Meramec Caverns.

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