The cheapest and fastest trains from Madison, WI to St. Louis, MO
Cheapest price
$81
Average price
$92
Fastest journey
9 h 31 m
Average duration
10 h 20 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
499 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madison, WI to St. Louis, MO is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madison, WI to St. Louis, MO will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
Of the 2 trains that leave Madison, WI for St. Louis, MO on Thu, May 07, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 499 km distance in an average of 10 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 31 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 11 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:00 PM11h09Madison, WI6:09 AMSt. Louis, MO$811One-way0 transfers
8:30 AM9h31Madison, WI6:01 PMSt. Louis, MO$1021One-way0 transfers
8:30 AM9h31Madison, WI6:01 PMSt. Louis, MO$1021One-way0 transfers
7:00 PM11h09Madison, WI6:09 AMSt. Louis, MO$811One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Madison, WI to St. Louis, MO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madison, WI to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $79. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $79, and a flight costs an average of $200.
Distance: 310 miles (499 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$105 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price | $298 Average price |
9h 25m Average total duration 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration 9h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration Fastest 6h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madison, WI to St. Louis, MO:
A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madison, WI to St. Louis, MO costing on average $113 (€90).
A train is $193 (€154) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madison, WI to St. Louis, MO costing on average $298 (€238).
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 55m.
Bus takes on average 9h 50m.
Live departures
Madison, WI to St. Louis, MO train times
The table below shows live departures for Madison, WI to St. Louis, MO trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:30 AM Madison, WI | 9h31 | 6:01 PM St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Madison, WI | 11h09 | 6:09 AM St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madison, WI to St. Louis, MO
Trains from Madison, WI to St. Louis, MO run on average 17 times per day, taking around 8h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $79 (€63) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:30, the last at 13:20. The fastest train covers the 310 miles (499 km) distance in 9h 31m.
Distance 310 miles (499 km) |
Average train duration 8h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 (€63) |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 9h 31m |
First train 2:30 AM |
Last train 1:20 PM |
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Train companies: Amtrak from Madison, WI to St. Louis, MO trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Madison, WI and St. Louis, MO from $79 (€63). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Madison, WI to St. Louis, MO
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madison, WI to St. Louis, MO by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St. Louis, MO, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Madison, WI to St. Louis, MO
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available on-site with both short-term and long-term options.
- Landry's Seafood House
- The Station Grille
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Courtyard St. Louis Downtown West
- Drury Inn St. Louis at Union Station
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for Amtrak and regional trains
- Hall 2: MetroLink connections
- MetroLink: Red Line, Blue Line
- Bus: Several lines available including 40, 94, 97
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