How far st louis to chicago

The distance from Saint Louis, Missouri to Chicago, Illinois is:

296 miles / 476 km driving262 miles / 422 km flying

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Distance from Saint Louis, MO to Chicago, IL

The total driving distance from Saint Louis, MO to Chicago, IL is 296 miles or 476 kilometers.

The total straight line flight distance from Saint Louis, MO to Chicago, IL is 262 miles.

This is equivalent to 422 kilometers or 228 nautical miles.

Your trip begins in Saint Louis, Missouri. It ends in Chicago, Illinois.

Your flight direction from Saint Louis, MO to Chicago, IL is Northeast (30 degrees from North).

The distance calculator helps you figure out how far it is to get from Saint Louis, MO to Chicago, IL. It does this by computing the straight line flying distance ("as the crow flies") and the driving distance if the route is drivable. It uses all this data to compute the total travel mileage.




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The driving distance from Saint Louis, Missouri to Chicago, Illinois is:

296 miles / 476 km

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The total driving distance from Saint Louis, MO to Chicago, IL is 296 miles or 476 kilometers.

Your trip begins in Saint Louis, Missouri. It ends in Chicago, Illinois.

If you are planning a road trip, you might also want to calculate the total driving time from Saint Louis, MO to Chicago, IL so you can see when you'll arrive at your destination.

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Planning to fly a plane instead? You might be more interested in calculating the straight line distance to fly from Saint Louis, MO to Chicago, IL.

Did you visit the Gateway Arch and take a 630-foot ride to the top to see the view of St. Louis also known as The Gateway City?

The Gateway Arch was Thomas Jefferson’s vision of a United States that expanded from Atlantic to Pacific. It is a memorial that celebrates the accomplishments of early pioneers.

Get a view of the city and the Mississippi River from the Observation Deck of the United States’ tallest man-made monument. On a clear day you could get 360 degrees views as far as 30-mile from where you stand.

Another attraction worth visiting before you head out to Chicago is the historic Anheuser-Busch Brewery. The brewery is open daily. Tours are free. Visit the historic Brew House, Budweiser Clydesdale stable, beechwood aging cellar, packaging plant and sample a variety of beer on the house. For more info visit explorestlouis.com.

Schlafly Bottleworks provides free tours on the history of brewing in St. Louis and a tour of their brew house. You will get complimentary tasting at the tasting room and an opportunity to pick up gifts at the gift shop.




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How long is the car ride from St Louis to Chicago?

How long is the drive from Saint Louis, MO to Chicago, IL? The total driving time is 4 hours, 28 minutes.

How far is St Louis from Chicago by plane?

Flight Summary Louis is 1 hour, 11 minutes. The time spent in the air is 46 minutes. The flight distance from Chicago to St. Louis is 258 Miles.

How far is St Louis Illinois to Chicago?

The distance from Chicago to Saint Louis is 262 miles.

How long will it take to get to Chicago to St Louis?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to St Louis is 298 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Chicago to St Louis.