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How to get fromSt. Louis to Burlingtonby train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Burlington by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    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 taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    5h 52m
    $176–248

  2. Drive 196 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Burlingtoncar car 196 mi
    4h 34m
    $36–52

  3. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane STL - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Burlingtoncar car
    7h 4m
    $86–442

  4. Train, bus, taxi 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 taxi from Galesburg to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    6h 7m
    $172–257

  5. Bus, taxi

    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 taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    6h 35m
    $163–213

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar107Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 260.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from St. Louis to Burlington. However, you can take the train to Springfield, walk to Springfield, take the bus to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Burlington. Alternatively, you can drive from St. Louis to Burlington in around 4h 34m.

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