The cheapest and fastest trains from St. Louis, MO to Madison, WI
Cheapest price
$101
Average price
$101
Fastest journey
12 h 20 m
Average duration
12 h 20 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 $101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $101.
Of the 1 trains that leave St. Louis, MO for Madison, WI on Tue, Dec 02, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 02 the direct trains cover the 499 km distance in an average of 12 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 h 20 m .
On Tue, Dec 02 the slowest trains will take 12 h 20 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 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 | Flight | Bus |
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€80 Average price | €285 Average price | €66 Average price Cheapest |
9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 0m Average total duration 17h 30m Onboard + 30m 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 tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2. 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 | 12h20 | 9:50 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 10 times per day, taking around 8h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $79 (€64) but you can travel from only $61 (€49) 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 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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