Alton, Godfrey, Wood River and Roxana to Lambert Airport Car Service
Black Car Service drives Alton, Godfrey, Wood River and Roxana travelers to Lambert airport for a flat fare that starts at $125 in a Cadillac XT6 or Lyriq and $175 in a Cadillac Escalade ESV or Chevrolet Suburban Premier. Lambert is about 21 to 27 miles from these Riverbend towns, usually a 30 to 40 minute drive, which makes it closer than MidAmerica St. Louis Airport for most addresses here.
Distances and fares from the Riverbend towns
We measured each route from the center of town to Lambert using OpenStreetMap routing. Your own address may move you into the next distance band, and the booking page shows the exact fare before you pay.
| Town | Miles to Lambert | Typical drive | XT6 or Lyriq | Escalade ESV or Suburban |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton | About 21.5 | 30 to 40 minutes | $125 | $175 |
| Wood River | About 24.5 | 30 to 40 minutes | $125 | $175 |
| Roxana | About 24 | 35 to 45 minutes | $125 | $175 |
| Godfrey | About 27 | 35 to 45 minutes | $140 | $200 |
The fares come from our published distance table: $125 or $175 for trips of 20 to 25 miles, and $140 or $200 for 25 to 30 miles. Addresses near the edge of a band can land in the next one, which is why we show your exact price before you book.
Which way does the chauffeur go?
From Alton and Godfrey, the usual route crosses the Clark Bridge and heads south through St. Louis County to the airport. From Wood River and Roxana, the chauffeur may instead take the I-270 bridge, depending on where you start and what traffic looks like that morning. Either way, the route is chosen on the day, not fixed in advance.
Lambert or MidAmerica from the Riverbend?
MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in Mascoutah is the other airport on the Illinois side, but from here it is the longer trip. Our route measurements put it at about 37 to 49 miles from these towns, compared with 21 to 27 miles to Lambert.
| Town | Miles to Lambert | Miles to MidAmerica |
|---|---|---|
| Alton | About 21.5 | About 44 |
| Godfrey | About 27 | About 48.5 |
| Wood River | About 24.5 | About 38 |
| Roxana | About 24 | About 37 |
MidAmerica is served by Allegiant, mostly with flights to Florida plus Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach and Savannah, according to flymidamerica.com. Lambert has far more choice. Southwest alone flies to 49 nonstop destinations from Terminal 2, according to flystl.com. Unless your Allegiant fare is a real bargain, Lambert is usually the simpler trip from the Riverbend.
Early flights and the after-hours fee
Lambert's security checkpoints open at 3:30 a.m., according to flystl.com, and the TSA advises arriving 2 hours before boarding. If boarding for an early flight starts at 6:00 a.m., that puts you at the airport by about 4:00, and a pickup in Godfrey around 3:15. Pickups between midnight and 5:59 a.m. carry a flat $40 after-hours fee, and it is shown in your total before you pay, so there is no surprise on the receipt.
What every Riverbend airport ride includes
- ●A flat fare set before you book, with no surge pricing.
- ●Flight status monitoring on arrivals, so a delay does not leave you stranded.
- ●30 minutes of waiting on airport pickups in the XT6, Lyriq and Suburban, and 45 minutes in the Escalade ESV.
- ●Help with luggage and a vehicle sized to your group.
Not flying? Fall drives up the river
Fall is a popular time to drive the Great River Road from Alton up to Grafton for the color along the bluffs. If you would rather nobody in the group has to drive home after the wineries, book hourly. The Cadillac XT6 is $100 an hour with a 3-hour minimum, and the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter carries up to 14 for $225 an hour with a 4-hour minimum.
Flying out of Lambert from Alton, Godfrey, Wood River or Roxana? Enter your address on the booking page to see your exact flat fare in about two minutes.
Book your ride →How far is Alton from Lambert Airport?
About 21.5 miles from the center of Alton by our route measurement, usually 30 to 40 minutes across the Clark Bridge depending on traffic.
How much is a car service from Godfrey to the St. Louis airport?
Godfrey is about 27 miles from Lambert, which falls in our 25 to 30 mile band: $140 in a Cadillac XT6 or Lyriq, or $200 in a Cadillac Escalade ESV or Chevrolet Suburban Premier.
Do you pick up in Roxana and Wood River for group airport trips?
Yes. Groups of up to 6 fit in the Escalade ESV or Suburban Premier, and the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter seats up to 14 for larger groups heading to the airport together.
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