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How to get fromSt. Louis to Carol Streamby train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Summit Amtraktrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h
    $154–287

  2. Drive  280.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Carol Streamcar car 280.1 mi
    5h 2m
    $52–74

  3. 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
    3h 29m
    $398–792

  4. 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 Winfieldtrain train
    5h 14m
    $78–376

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

    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
    4h 41m
    $144–403

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

    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
    5h 24m
    $199–372

  7. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane STL - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    5h 33m
    $592–986

  8. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    5h 32m
    $140–368

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

Calendar104Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Summit Amtrak 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–190 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, American Airlines, GoJet Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly.

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