There are 8 ways to get from St. Louis to Winnetka 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 Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 8m$100–191Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
8h 21m$54–86Drive 305.9 mi
- Drive from St. Louis to Winnetkacar 305.9 mi
5h 25m$56–81Fly 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 Winnetkatrain
4h 35m$58–372Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Winnetkatrain
4h 52m$278–714Drive 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
5h 31m$58–263Train 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
6h 2m$81–309Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane STL - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 34m$508–914
St. Louis to Winnetka by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Winnetka is to bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Winnetka is to fly and train which takes 4h 35m and costs $55 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Winnetka. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Green Bay Rd & Pine St via Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard and Howard CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Winnetka. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Winnetka via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between St. Louis and Winnetka is 300 miles. The road distance is 307.7 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Winnetka without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from St. Louis to Winnetka, including transfers.
St. Louis to Winnetka bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Winnetka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Winnetka is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $100 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 21m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Winnetka, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Milwaukee to Glenview Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Winnetka
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
Train from Clybourn to Winnetka
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis to Winnetka bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
St. Louis to Winnetka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Winnetka is 308 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from St. Louis to Winnetka.
There are 191+ hotels available in Winnetka.