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How to get fromMadison to St. Louisby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus) or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Madison to St. Louis 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 47m
    $115–755

  2. Bus, train

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    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 / ...
    9h 46m
    $52–151

  3. Bus

    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 bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    11h 17m
    $57–106

  4. Drive 358.5 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to St. Louiscar car 358.5 mi
    5h 54m
    $66–95

  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 3m
    $144–906

  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 6m
    $263–543

  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 22m
    $117–703

  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
    9h 50m
    $59–204

Madison to St. Louis by bus and train

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration9h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to St Louis Bus Station via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 17m.

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