How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to St. Louis?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to St. Louis start at R 545. The average price for this route is around R 880. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Chicago to St. Louis?

The average bus journey time from Chicago to St. Louis is 8h 15m, covering a distance of 422 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 46m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to St. Louis route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , Burlington Trailways , Amtrak .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to St. Louis?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to St. Louis at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to St. Louis?

A bus trip from Chicago to St. Louis produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to St. Louis?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Burlington Trailways , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to St. Louis?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Burlington Trailways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Chicago to St. Louis?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Burlington Trailways , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to St. Louis?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Burlington Trailways , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to St. Louis from R 568 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to St. Louis on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	8h 15m	07:55	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Bus	17:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	6h	23:10	Gateway Station	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	6h 40m	23:10	Gateway Station	No tags
Bus	22:50	Downtown Greyhound Station	9h 5m	07:55	Gateway Station	No tags
Bus	23:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	8h 45m	07:55	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to St. Louis on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 50m	15:35	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	9h 10m	15:20	Gateway Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	15h 30m	15:20	Gateway Station	No tags
	Bus	14:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 40m	23:25	Gateway Station	No tags
	Bus	22:50	Downtown Greyhound Station	9h 5m	07:55	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to St. Louis on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 50m	15:35	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	9h 10m	15:20	Gateway Station	No tags
Bus	08:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	7h 35m	15:35	Gateway Station	No tags
Bus	14:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 40m	23:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Bus	22:50	Downtown Greyhound Station	9h 5m	07:55	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to St. Louis on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	7h 35m	15:35	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 45m	06:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	6h 10m	06:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Bus	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	9h 10m	15:20	Gateway Station	No tags
Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 50m	15:35	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to St. Louis on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	00:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 45m	06:25	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	00:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	6h 10m	06:25	Gateway Station	No tags
	Bus	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	9h 10m	15:20	Gateway Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	9h 55m	15:20	Gateway Station	No tags
	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 50m	15:35	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to St. Louis on 20 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	6h 40m	23:10	Gateway Station	Cheapest
	Bus	00:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 45m	06:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
	Bus	00:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	6h 10m	06:25	Gateway Station	No tags
	Bus	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	9h 10m	15:20	Gateway Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	9h 55m	15:20	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to St. Louis on 21 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	00:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	6h 10m	06:25	Gateway Station	Cheapest
	Bus	00:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 45m	06:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
	Bus	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	9h 10m	15:20	Gateway Station	No tags
	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 50m	15:35	Gateway Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	9h 55m	15:20	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to St. Louis on 22 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	00:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	6h 10m	06:25	Gateway Station	Cheapest
	Bus	00:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 45m	06:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
	Bus	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	9h 10m	15:20	Gateway Station	No tags
	Bus	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	6h 40m	23:10	Gateway Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	9h 55m	15:20	Gateway Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to St. Louis

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 5 hours 1 minute and with fares starting at just R 502, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

5h 1mAverage duration

423 kmDistance

38kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 545 - R 4 759	Average duration8h 15m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 502 - R 1 677	Average duration5h 1m	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and St. Louis?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in St. Louis

A
Gateway Station
430 S 15th St, St Louis, MO 63103
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 619 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 432 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

According to 32 reviews, Greyhound received a 3.3-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the ticket access. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 683

Greyhound Chicago St. Louis recent customer reviews

It was an awful experience never I will book a flixbus. Bus did not come on time it was more than 6 hours late and no one can ready for the replay. Zero services.

Harshil Jagdish U.

20 March 2023

Workers at the Greyhound station of Chicago and St. Louis were very helpful. Not the friendliest, but helpful indeed. The bus itself was over 2hrs late with no explanation and we were not told how long of a delay it would be upon initial announcement.

Amber H.

24 June 2019

Our bus was supposed to leave Chicago at 1:30 in the morning, we did not leave until 5:30. It was very late and a huge inconvenience. The station was also very dirty, so there was not clean places to sit and wait.

Micah O.

17 June 2019

Burlington Trailways

4/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Amtrak

4/55 648 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Customers have shared positive experiences regarding their recent trips. They appreciated the quiet and smooth rides, comfortable seating with ample space to relax or sleep, and efficient senior customer assistance. Additionally, travelers noted that the train was very clean and enjoyed improved food quality compared to previous journeys.

Amtrak Chicago St. Louis recent customer reviews

My trip experience was very quiet and smooth. I was in comfort and had plenty of space where I could relax and get some sleep. My trip was 4 1/2 hours.

Rosemarie H.

24 May 2024

Everything was fine, senior customer assistance, smooth ride,nice seating all good

Samuel S.

14 November 2023

The trip was the fastest available option. The train was very clean. I like how they announced for people to respect others and keep noise down by using headphones etc. I believe there was Wi-Fi available, I didn’t need though. It was a great Amtrak experience I had compared to my past Amtrak travels, I remember from more than 2-3 years back. The food was also better than I remembered.

Bonnie D.

15 July 2023

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to St. Louis by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to St. Louis?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to St. Louis start at R 545. The average price for this route is around R 880. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Chicago to St. Louis?
The average bus journey time from Chicago to St. Louis is 8h 15m, covering a distance of 422 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 46m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to St. Louis route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Burlington Trailways, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to St. Louis?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to St. Louis at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to St. Louis?
A bus trip from Chicago to St. Louis produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to St. Louis?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Burlington Trailways, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to St. Louis?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Burlington Trailways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Chicago to St. Louis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Burlington Trailways, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to St. Louis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Burlington Trailways, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

13/12

R 1 015

14/12

R 1 376

Today

R 1 127

16/12

R 981

17/12

R 895

18/12

R 766

19/12

R 843

20/12

R 792

The cheapest trip from Chicago to St. Louis was searched and found on 18 Dec 2025 with a price of R 766

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to St. Louis as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 766 to R 1 686 for a bus ticket from Chicago to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 766, which is on 2025-12-18.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.