There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to Madison by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane STL - JAN
6h 2m$148–528Drive 478.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Madisoncar 478.3 mi
7h 43m$88–127Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jacksonbus Greyhound US1173
12h 4m$129–189Bus, train
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Carbondale to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
13h 5m$164–357
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Madison is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Madison is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Madison. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Jackson via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
The distance between St. Louis and Madison is 479 miles. The road distance is 481.1 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Madison without a car is to bus which takes 12h 4m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from St. Louis to Madison, including transfers.
St. Louis to Madison bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Madison is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 4m.
St. Louis to Madison bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jackson station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Madison is 481 miles. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from St. Louis to Madison.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Madison, MS, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jackson once daily. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 11h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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