<p>I live in the Chicago suburbs (specifically Glen Ellyn) and will definitely not have a car my freshman year. Are there any good forms of public transportation back to the Chicago area (train, bus, etc.)? If so, what would it cost me? Thanks.</p>
<p>Just wanted to say: No one is allowed to have a car their freshman year....</p>
<p>Of course there's flights.......</p>
<p>Try the train. Amtrac has a main line that connects Chicago and St. Louis.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.megabus.com/us/%5B/url%5D">http://www.megabus.com/us/</a> - Fares as low as $1 each way, + $0.50 booking fee. They only have 2 or 3 $1 fares per bus, so book far enough in advance to get that. If you don't get the $1 fare, tickets seem to be between $8 and $15.</p>
<p>There's a big (beautiful) Southwest Terminal at STL (St. Louis Lambert Field.) Though it's a hike from Midway to your final destination, they offer some low fares.</p>