There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Shawnee National Forest by bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the taxi from Carbondale to Shawnee National Foresttaxi
4h 48m$116–178Drive 160.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Shawnee National Forestcar 160.7 mi
3h 9m$30–43Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Shawnee National Forest160.7 mi
3h 9mBus, taxi via Marion
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the taxi from RMTD Park and Ride return to Shawnee National Foresttaxi
6h 11m$88–139Bus, taxi via Marion #2
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the taxi from RMTD Park and Ride return to Shawnee National Foresttaxi
6h 17m$88–138
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Shawnee National Forest is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Shawnee National Forest is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $29 - $45.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Shawnee National Forest is 157 miles. The road distance is 161.7 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Shawnee National Forest without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 48m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Shawnee National Forest, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Shawnee National Forest is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Shawnee National Forest.
There are six+ hotels available in Shawnee National Forest.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Shawnee National Forest. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Shawnee National Forest, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Shawnee National Forest. However, you can take the train to CIVIC CENTER station, walk to St. Louis, take the bus to Carbondale, then take the taxi to Shawnee National Forest. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from St. Louis-STL to Shawnee National Forest on demand, and the journey takes 3h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Shawnee National Forest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $70–130
Ace Taxi
- Phone
- +1 216-361-4700
- Website
- acetaxi.com
Ace Taxi
- Phone
- +1 216-361-4700
- Website
- acetaxi.com
Ace Taxi
- Phone
- +1 216-361-4700
- Website
- acetaxi.com
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