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How to get fromMadison to Gateway Archby bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Madison to Gateway Arch by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton StbusVan Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. LouistrainLincoln Service / ...
    10h 6m
    $64–402

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton StbusVan Galder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    11h 42m
    $61–134

  3. Drive 359.5 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Gateway Archcar359.5 mi
    5h 53m
    $66–95

  4. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeMSN - STL
    6h 6m
    $115–705

  5. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
    10h 16m
    $71–459

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeMKE - STL
    5h 27m
    $144–806

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeORD - STL
    6h 28m
    $152–521

  8. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeMDW - STL
    7h 46m
    $96–521

Madison to Gateway Arch by bus, train, and foot

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Gateway Arch, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Gateway Arch via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 11h 42m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly.

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