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

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There are 8 ways to get from Madison to Washington University in St. Louis by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    best
    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MSN - STL
    5h 57m
    $105–655

  2. Drive 365.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Madison to Washington University in St. Louiscar car 365.9 mi
    6h 2m
    $67–97

  3. Bus, train

    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 / ...
    10h 18m
    $119–249

  4. 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 2510 / ...
    12h 25m
    $77–147

  5. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MKE - STL
    5h 12m
    $497–890

  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 2m
    $297–753

  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 24m
    $106–613

  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
    10h 22m
    $132–276

Madison to Washington University in St. Louis by bus, train, and foot

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration10h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, 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 Washington University in St. Louis via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Civic Center Transit Center, and Delmar @ Limit Wb in around 12h 25m.

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