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How to get fromSt. Louis to Algonquinby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus or train

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There are 8 ways to get from St. Louis to Algonquin by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain train Up-Nw
    6h 56m
    $55–129

  2. Drive 295.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Algonquincar car 295.5 mi
    5h 31m
    $54–78

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mallbus bus Champaign to Chicago via shopping areas NB / ...
    9h 26m
    $101–133

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

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus
    4h 27m
    $270–540

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

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain train
    5h 30m
    $94–584

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

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Decatur Airport (DEC)car car
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus
    5h 20m
    $78–290

  7. Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus
    5h 36m
    $86–314

  8. Bus to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    2. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus
    6h 25m
    $133–279

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar95Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Algonquin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to Algonquin via Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, and Cary in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Algonquin via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Illinois Terminal, Woodfield Mall, Northwest Transportation Center, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 9h 26m.

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