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How to get fromSt. Louis to Carthageby train, bus, car, shuttle, or taxi

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

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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
    7h 31m
    $149–243

  2. Drive 174.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Carthagecar car 174.9 mi
    3h 7m
    $32–47

  3. 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
    7h 46m
    $142–249

  4. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from St. Louis to Palmyrashuttle bus Palmyra
    2. Take the taxi from Palmyra to Carthagetaxi taxi
    4h 32m
    $126–170

  5. 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
    8h 19m
    $136–209

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 293.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Carthage, Hancock County, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from St. Louis to Carthage. However, you can 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 train from St. Louis to Carthage via Bloomington-Normal, Bloomington-Normal, Galesburg, Galesburg Amtrak Station, and Fort Madison in around 7h 46m.

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