The Cubs–Cardinals rivalry travel guide — how to see a game at both Wrigley Field and Busch Stadium, and plan the Midwest trip between Chicago and St. Louis.
The Cubs and Cardinals have battled in the NL Central for over a century, and fans travel Interstate 55 between the cities for the series. The atmosphere at either park during the rivalry is among the best in the National League.
Wrigley Field (1914) sits on Chicago's North Side with its ivy walls, while Busch Stadium (2006) frames the Gateway Arch in downtown St. Louis. The two are about 300 miles apart, roughly a five-hour drive.
Both parks sit on the classic Midwest baseball loop — you can add Milwaukee, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh — and track your visits with Chasing Stadiums. Check schedules for home dates before booking.
Chicago and St. Louis are about 300 miles apart — roughly a five-hour drive on Interstate 55.
It's one of the National League's oldest and most storied rivalries, contested in the NL Central for more than a century.
Yes. The Cubs and Cardinals play multiple series each season in both Chicago and St. Louis, and both parks sit on the Midwest road-trip loop.