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

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There are 9 ways to get from St. Louis to Chesterton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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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 Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train Ssl / ...
    6h 45m
    $116–208

  2. Drive 309 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Chestertoncar car 309 mi
    5h 26m
    $57–82

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    8h 18m
    $65–101

  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 Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    4h 59m
    $86–442

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

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    5h 28m
    $336–682

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

    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 train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    6h 4m
    $73–272

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

    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 train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    6h 32m
    $97–327

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

    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 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    7h 25m
    $156–722

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

    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 train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    7h 25m
    $152–328

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

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 329.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Chesterton, Porter County, IN, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to Chesterton via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Dune Park in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago 5 times a week. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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