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How to get fromFairview Heights to Chicagoby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Fairview Heights to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    6h 40m
    $39–114

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    8h
    $39–69

  3. Drive 286.6 mi

    1. Drive from Fairview Heights to Chicagocar car 286.6 mi
    5h 1m
    $53–76

  4. Line 12 bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lincoln Trail @ Jerome Wb to Fairview Heights Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    4h 3m
    $76–559

  5. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    4h 26m
    $236–499

  6. Drive to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Fairview Heights to Decatur Airport (DEC)car car
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    4h 30m
    $53–256

Fairview Heights to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Fairview Heights, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–110 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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