The cheapest and fastest trains from St. Louis, MO to Madison, WI
Cheapest price
$81
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
10 h 15 m
Average duration
10 h 15 m
Trains per day
1
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 $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
Of the 1 trains that leave St. Louis, MO for Madison, WI on Tue, Mar 03, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 03 the direct trains cover the 499 km distance in an average of 10 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 15 m .
On Tue, Mar 03 the slowest trains will take 10 h 15 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.


Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight 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 train with prices starting from $80. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $80, and a flight costs an average of $198.
Distance: 310 miles (499 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$99 Average price Cheapest | $130 Average price | $374 Average price |
9h 7m Average total duration 8h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 35m Average total duration 10h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration Fastest 4h 57m 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, Monday, March 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:35 PM St. Louis, MO | 10h15 | 10:50 PM Madison, WI | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St. Louis, MO to Madison, WI
Trains from St. Louis, MO to Madison, WI run on average 11 times per day, taking around 8h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $80 (€64) but you can travel from only $77 (€62) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:30, the last at 13:20. The fastest train covers the 310 miles (499 km) distance in 10h 15m.
Distance 310 miles (499 km) |
Average train duration 8h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $80 (€64) |
Trains per day 11 |
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 $77 (€62). 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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