St. Louis to Chicago Bus and Coach

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St. Louis to Chicago Route Overview

St. Louis to Chicago bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 2 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from St. Louis at 06:30h, arriving at Chicago at 12:45h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:00h, arriving at 05:15h the following day.
Departure station and country St. Louis, USA (United States)
Arrival station and country Chicago, USA (United States)
Travel Distance 296 mi
Average Trip Duration 06h 32min
Total Departures 2
Popular Operators FlixBus
Lowest Price $45
Transportation Options Coach


Traveling by coach from St. Louis to Chicago

The shortest travel distance between St. Louis and Chicago is 296 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 23:00 has a travel time of 06:15h. The longest travel time on the route is 06:50h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Chicago earlier, there are 2 overnight coaches from St. Louis to Chicago. The overnight coaches depart between and 23:00 and arrive at 05:15 the same day. As the travel time between the two stations is 04:24, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can view some of them below.

Bus companies operating the St. Louis to Chicago route

FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 1266 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about St. Louis or Chicago coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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Cheapest tickets

Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $45 (One-Way) or $90 (Return).

Travel reviews for St. Louis to Chicago bus

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