There are 8 ways to get from St. Louis to Carol Stream by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus
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Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
3h 26m$262–568Drive 280.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Carol Streamcar 280.1 mi
5h 2m$52–74Train
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Winfieldtrain Up-W
6h 41m$57–308Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus Champaign to Chicago ends at Woodfield NB / ...
10h 27m$80–111Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Winfieldtrain
5h 15m$96–518Drive to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from St. Louis to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
4h 19m$112–337Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
4h 35m$121–369Bus to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MWA - ORD
5h 24m$172–316
St. Louis to Carol Stream by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Carol Stream is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Carol Stream is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $260 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Carol Stream. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Gary Ave & Village Ct / Arapahoe Trail via Illinois Terminal, Oak Brook Center / Macy's and Wheaton Metra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
The distance between St. Louis and Carol Stream is 294 miles. The road distance is 281.7 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Carol Stream without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs $55 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from St. Louis to Carol Stream, including transfers.
St. Louis to Carol Stream bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Carol Stream is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $260 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $310 and takes 6h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 10h 27m.
St. Louis to Carol Stream bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Carol Stream is 282 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from St. Louis to Carol Stream.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Carol Stream, IL, USA?
American Airlines, GoJet Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Louis to Carol Stream via Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, and Winfield in around 6h 41m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–170
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Winfield
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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