What is the cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Fort Madison?

The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Fort Madison is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Louis to Fort Madison?

The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Fort Madison is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between St. Louis and Fort Madison?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Louis and arriving at Fort Madison. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between St. Louis and Fort Madison?

No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Fort Madison. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Fort Madison via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from St. Louis to Fort Madison?

The distance between St. Louis and Fort Madison is 220 miles. The road distance is 199.6 miles.

How do I travel from St. Louis to Fort Madison without a car?

The best way to get from St. Louis to Fort Madison without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $45 - $120.

How long does it take to get from St. Louis to Fort Madison?

The bus from St Louis to Fort Madison takes 4h 15m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the St. Louis to Fort Madison bus from?

St. Louis to Fort Madison bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from St Louis station.

Where do I catch the St. Louis to Fort Madison train from?

St. Louis to Fort Madison train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.

Train or bus from St. Louis to Fort Madison?

The best way to get from St. Louis to Fort Madison is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $420 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the St. Louis to Fort Madison bus arrive?

St. Louis to Fort Madison bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Fort Madison station.

Where does the St. Louis to Fort Madison train arrive?

St. Louis to Fort Madison train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from St. Louis to Fort Madison?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Fort Madison is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from St. Louis to Fort Madison.

Where can I stay near Fort Madison?

There are 12+ hotels available in Fort Madison.

St. Louis to Fort Madison - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from St. Louis to Fort Madison by bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from St Louis to Fort Madisonbus St Louis
4h 15m
$45–118
Drive 198.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from St. Louis to Fort Madisoncar 198.4 mi
3h 37m
$37–53
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain Southwest Chief
9h 30m
$70–412

St. Louis to Fort Madison by bus

7Weekly Buses

4h 15mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 219 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Fort Madison, IA, USA?

Burlington Trailways operates a bus from St Louis to Fort Madison once daily. Tickets cost $45–118 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Louis to Fort Madison via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 30m.

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