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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 8 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 StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune ParktrainSsl / ...
    6h 40m
    $66–340

  2. Drive 309 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Chestertoncar309 mi
    5h 23m
    $57–82

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to ChicagobusFlixBus N2521
    8h 13m
    $78–149

  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)planeSTL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain
    4h 54m
    $96–502

  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)planeSTL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain
    5h 19m
    $206–522

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

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain
    6h 11m
    $75–282

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

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSPI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain
    6h 27m
    $84–330

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

    1. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
    2. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeMWA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain
    7h 16m
    $134–287

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 40m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago twice daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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