The cheapest and fastest trains from St. Louis, MO to Madison, WI
Cheapest price
$112
Average price
$129
Fastest journey
9 h 5 m
Average duration
9 h 57 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
499 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St. Louis, MO to Madison, WI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St. Louis, MO to Madison, WI will cost around $129 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $112.
It's difficult to get from St. Louis, MO to Madison, WI without transferring at least once.
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300 Lincoln Service · 8963 AMTRAK
300 Lincoln Service · 8961 AMTRAK
300 Lincoln Service · 8961 AMTRAK
302 Lincoln Service · 8973 AMTRAK
302 Lincoln Service · 8973 AMTRAK
300 Lincoln Service · 8963 AMTRAKTravel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for St. Louis, MO to Madison, WI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Madison, WI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €49, and a flight costs an average of €111.
Distance: 310 miles (499 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€80 Average price | €66 Average price Cheapest | €285 Average price |
9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 0m Average total duration 17h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
St. Louis, MO to Madison, WI train times
The table below shows live departures for St. Louis, MO to Madison, WI trains for today, Friday, January 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:30 AM St. Louis, MO | 11h20 | 8:50 PM Madison, WI | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book St. Louis to Madison trains with Omio?
Amtrak operates all train services from St. Louis to Madison. Omio is the only official third party seller for Amtrak tickets.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St. Louis, MO to Madison, WI
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from St. Louis, MO to Madison, WI start from as low as $79 (€64) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $99 (€80) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 10 daily trains from St. Louis, MO to Madison, WI with 0 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 10h 15m but the average duration is 8h 40m
Train Operators
- Travel from St. Louis, MO to Madison, WI with Amtrak
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Amtrak.
Stations & Schedule
- First train typically departs at 02:30 AM and the last at 01:20 PM
Distance 310 miles (499 km) |
Average train duration 8h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 (€64) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 10h 15m |
First train 02:30 |
Last train 13:20 |
Train companies: Amtrak from St. Louis, MO to Madison, WI trainsAmtrak trains will get you between St. Louis, MO and Madison, WI from $61 (€49). 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 St. Louis, MO to Madison, WI
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St. Louis, MO to Madison, WI 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 Madison, WI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from St. Louis, MO to Madison, WI
- 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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