Traffic & Transportation in Chesterfield

Chesterfield's transportation picture is genuinely car-dependent, typical of west St. Louis County, but backed by real, strong highway access and a distinct general-aviation asset within city limits.

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Strong I-64/Hwy 40 highway access

Chesterfield sits directly along Interstate 64/US Route 40, the St. Louis metro's primary west-county commuter corridor into downtown St. Louis and Clayton, plus I-44 access to the south.

Spirit of St. Louis Airport

Spirit of St. Louis Airport, a real, substantial general-aviation (not commercial-passenger) airport, sits within Chesterfield itself, serving corporate and private aviation.

No MetroLink light-rail station

Chesterfield has no direct MetroLink light-rail station within city limits -- daily life here is genuinely car-dependent, though St. Louis Lambert International Airport's commercial-passenger terminal is a real, practical roughly 30-minute drive.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.