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How to get fromSt. Louis to Columbusby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to Columbus by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    8h 45m
    $234–367

  2. Drive  367.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Columbuscar car 367.2 mi
    6h 25m
    $63–91

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 55m
    $101–156

  4. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, taxi

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane STL - MSN
    2. Take the taxi from Madison-Airport-MSN to Columbustaxi taxi
    5h 33m
    $138–488

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane STL - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 27m
    $124–622

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 18m
    $144–538

St. Louis to Columbus by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Columbus, WI, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to Columbus Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 45m.

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