Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Chesterfield travel guide

Chesterfield Tourism | Chesterfield Guide

You're Going to Love Chesterfield

With a population of 47,484, Chesterfield is a must-see destination in Missouri, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Chesterfield deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Chesterfield

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ruth's Chris Steak House - Chesterfield (16493 Wild Horse Creek Road) and YaYa's Euro Bistro - St Louis (15601 Olive Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Chesterfield

Chesterfield in August
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chesterfield in August
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Chesterfield

Plane

When flying to Chesterfield, you’ll arrive at St. Louis Lambert Airport (STL), which is located 20 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Chesterfield include Southwest, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Chesterfield departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Chesterfield. The train journey from Chesterfield to Chicago takes 4h 46m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milwaukee, expect to pay about $57 for a 8h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Chesterfield is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 33 km from Chesterfield. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in St. Louis.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Chesterfield using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Chesterfield takes 555 km and will cost you around $71. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $140 for a journey of 1505 km.

Plane

When flying to Chesterfield, you’ll arrive at St. Louis Lambert Airport (STL), which is located 20 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Chesterfield include Southwest, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Chesterfield departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Chesterfield. The train journey from Chesterfield to Chicago takes 4h 46m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milwaukee, expect to pay about $57 for a 8h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Chesterfield is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 33 km from Chesterfield. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in St. Louis.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Chesterfield using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Chesterfield takes 555 km and will cost you around $71. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $140 for a journey of 1505 km.

Airports near Chesterfield

Airlines serving Chesterfield

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,810 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,768 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,237 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,237 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,349 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,699 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,747 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,179 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,957 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,041 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,464 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Chesterfield

Most booked hotels in Chesterfield

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis Chesterfield
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1010 reviews)
$138+
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
2 stars
Excellent (9, 2494 reviews)
$106+
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Creve Coeur
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 832 reviews)
$133+
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/Chesterfield
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 424 reviews)
$120+
TownePlace Suites by Marriott St. Louis Chesterfield
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 41 reviews)
$121+
Hilton Garden Inn St. Louis/Chesterfield
3 stars
Excellent (8, 617 reviews)
$90+

Renting a car in Chesterfield

Renting a car in Chesterfield costs $64 per day, on average, or $129 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Lambert-St Louis.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Chesterfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Chesterfield is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Transit or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Chesterfield costs $64 per day, on average, or $129 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Lambert-St Louis.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Chesterfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Chesterfield is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Transit or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.