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How to get fromSt. Louis Airport (STL) to Carthageby train, bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Carthage by train, bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort Madisontrain train
    9h 2m
    $148–242

  2. Shuttle, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from St. Louis to Palmyrashuttle bus Palmyra
    2. Drive from Palmyra to Carthagecar car
    4h 15m
    $16–26

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort Madisontrain train
    9h 44m
    $136–206

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Carthagerideshare rideshare 155.5 mi
    3h 7m

  5. Drive 155.5 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Carthagecar car 155.5 mi
    3h 7m
    $29–41

  6. Train, bus via Bloomington

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort Madisontrain train
    9h 17m
    $142–256

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Carthage.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 307.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Carthage, Hancock County, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Carthage. However, you can take the train to CIVIC CENTER station, walk to St. Louis, take the train to Springfield, walk to Springfield, take the bus to Galesburg Amtrak Station, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the train to Fort Madison, then take the taxi to Carthage. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Louis to Carthage via St Louis Bus Station, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, Transfer Center Stop B, Jefferson & 4th, Springfield, Galesburg Amtrak Station, Galesburg Amtrak Station, and Fort Madison in around 9h 44m.

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