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

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Keokuk 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 16m
    $139–230

  2. Drive 173.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Keokukcar car 173.5 mi
    3h 25m
    $32–46

  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 31m
    $134–238

  4. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from St. Louis to Palmyrashuttle bus Palmyra
    2. Take the taxi from Palmyra to Keokuktaxi taxi
    4h 21m
    $146–180

  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
    7h 59m
    $127–195

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 292.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from St. Louis to Keokuk. 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 Keokuk. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Louis to Keokuk via Bloomington-Normal, Bloomington-Normal, Galesburg, Galesburg Amtrak Station, and Fort Madison in around 7h 31m.

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