There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Chicago Ridge by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
6h 30m$40–320Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to ChicagoFlixBus N2521
7h 40m$43–82Drive 278.9 mi
- Drive from St. Louis to Chicago Ridge278.9 mi
4h 51m$51–74Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)STL - MDW
4h 18m$74–486Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)STL - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Chicago Ridge
5h 28m
St. Louis to Chicago Ridge by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Chicago Ridge is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Chicago Ridge is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $70 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Chicago Ridge. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at 111th St & Ridgeland Ave via 95th Red Line Station and 111th St & Pulaski Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Chicago Ridge. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Chicago Ridge via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between St. Louis and Chicago Ridge is 299 miles. The road distance is 280.6 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Chicago Ridge without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $40 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from St. Louis to Chicago Ridge, including transfers.
St. Louis to Chicago Ridge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Chicago Ridge train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Chicago Ridge is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $40 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 7h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $490 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Chicago Ridge, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–320 and the journey takes 4h 55m. 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- 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
- 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
- $40–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Chicago Ridge
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis to Chicago Ridge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
St. Louis to Chicago Ridge train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Chicago Ridge is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from St. Louis to Chicago Ridge.
There are 895+ hotels available in Chicago Ridge.