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How to get fromMadison to Saint Charlesby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus) or car

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

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  1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MSN - STL
    5h 44m
    $126–806

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    11h 10m
    $56–155

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    13h 17m
    $65–106

  4. Drive 372.5 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Saint Charlescar car 372.5 mi
    6h 11m
    $68–99

  5. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MKE - STL
    5h 27m
    $165–1,007

  6. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    6h 20m
    $264–594

  7. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    7h 46m
    $128–804

  8. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    11h 14m
    $63–208

Madison to Saint Charles by bus and train

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration11h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Saint Charles, MO, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison to 4375 Rider Trail North Sb via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Civic Center Transit Center, and North Hanley Transit Center in around 13h 17m.

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