There are 5 ways to get from Carthage to St. Louis Airport (STL) by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
8h 32m$150–241Drive, shuttle
cheapest- Drive from Carthage to Palmyracar
- Take a shuttle bus from Palmyra to St. LouisPalmyra
3h 25m$18–26Taxi, train, bus
- Take the taxi from Carthage to Macomb Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
8h 54m$154–232Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Carthage to St. Louis-STL161.5 mi
2h 53mDrive 161.5 mi
- Drive from Carthage to St. Louis Airport (STL)car 161.5 mi
2h 53m$30–43
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carthage to St. Louis Airport (STL) is to drive and shuttle which costs $17 - $26 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Carthage to St. Louis Airport (STL) is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $29 - $45.
The distance between Carthage and St. Louis Airport (STL) is 309 miles. The road distance is 162.4 miles.
The best way to get from Carthage to St. Louis Airport (STL) without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 32m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Carthage to St. Louis Airport (STL), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Carthage to St. Louis Airport (STL) is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Carthage to St. Louis Airport (STL).
There are 459+ hotels available in St. Louis Airport (STL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Carthage and St. Louis Airport (STL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Carthage, Hancock County, IL, USA and St. Louis Airport (STL), USA?
There is no direct connection from Carthage to St. Louis Airport (STL). However, you can take the taxi to Fort Madison, take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the bus to Springfield, walk to Springfield, take the train to St. Louis, walk to CIVIC CENTER station, then take the train to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Macomb Station, take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the bus to Springfield, walk to Washington & 4th, take the line 4 bus to Transfer Center Stop C, take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, then take the bus to Saint Louis.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- Oats Transit
Shuttle from Palmyra to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Oats Transit
- Schedules at
- Oats Transit Schedules
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Carthage to St. Louis-STL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
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