Airport transfers
Lambert (STL) is about 21 miles from Alton over the Clark Bridge. Rides include flight tracking on arrivals and luggage help, and the Chevrolet Suburban Premier or Cadillac Escalade ESV seats up to 6 with room for checked bags.
Madison County, IL
Alton Black Car Service
Black Car Service picks up across Alton for Lambert Airport over the Clark Bridge, nights at Argosy Casino Alton and the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater, and weddings along the river.
Airport Transfers
Alton to Lambert Airport
Lambert Airport (STL) is about 21 miles from central Alton. The usual route crosses the Clark Bridge on US 67, then follows I-270 and I-170 to the airport, roughly 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic. MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) is about 43 miles away, around an hour, so most Alton travelers fly from Lambert. Your chauffeur tracks arriving flights and times the pickup to your departure.
The fleet includes Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban Premier, Cadillac XT6, Cadillac Lyriq, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Choose a midsize Cadillac for a quiet solo transfer, a full-size SUV when luggage matters, or the Sprinter when the group should stay together.
Terminals, pickup spots and how flight tracking works are on our St. Louis airport car service page.
Quick local facts
- Approximate distance to STL
- 21 miles
- Common pickup areas
- Downtown AltonChristian HillMiddletownUpper AltonRiverfront
Local Service
Built for Alton Trips That Need to Run on Time
Black Car Service is a chauffeur service that picks up in Alton, Illinois for Lambert Airport transfers, riverfront nights, weddings, and hourly rides. Alton is a Mississippi River city in Madison County, connected to West Alton, Missouri by the Clark Bridge. Common pickups include homes in Upper Alton, Middletown, and Christian Hill, downtown Alton, OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center, Alton Memorial Hospital, and the riverfront, where Argosy Casino Alton, the Alton Marina, and the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater in Riverfront Park sit close together.
Corporate travel
Business travelers in Alton book Lambert pickups, meetings in Clayton or downtown St. Louis, and client dinners, with one chauffeur for the whole trip. Pickups at OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center and Alton Memorial Hospital are routine addresses for the chauffeur.
Weddings and events
For weddings in Alton or along the Great River Road toward Grafton, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter carries up to 14 guests between hotels, the ceremony, and the reception, and the chauffeur plans the return trip at the end of the night.
Hourly service
Hourly service keeps one chauffeur on call for a riverfront evening, such as dinner downtown, a show at the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater, and a stop at Argosy Casino Alton, with no parking and no driving home.
Where We Pick Up
Alton Landmarks and Hotels
Clark Bridge
Argosy Casino Alton
Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater
Alton Marina
National Great Rivers Museum at Melvin Price Locks and Dam
Robert Wadlow statue
Lincoln-Douglas debate memorial
Booking Notes
Practical Details Before You Reserve
The Great River Road (Illinois Route 100) leads upriver to Grafton and Pere Marquette State Park, a popular day trip for an hourly booking.
The Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater seats 4,000 and runs spring through fall, so agree on a pickup spot and time with your chauffeur before the show lets out.
MidAmerica St. Louis Airport is about 43 miles from Alton, roughly twice the drive to Lambert, so Lambert is the practical choice for most flights.
FAQ
Alton Car Service Questions
How far is Alton from Lambert Airport?
About 21 miles, usually 30 to 45 minutes across the Clark Bridge on US 67 and then I-270 and I-170.
Can you pick up after a show at the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater?
Yes. The chauffeur drops off at Riverfront Park before the show and meets your group at an agreed spot afterward.
Do you drive to Argosy Casino Alton?
Yes. Black Car Service drops off and picks up at Argosy Casino Alton, 1 Piasa Street on the riverfront, as a one-way ride or part of an hourly evening.
Do you handle weddings in Alton and Grafton?
Yes. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter seats up to 14 for guests and wedding parties, and the Cadillac Escalade ESV or Chevrolet Suburban Premier seats up to 6 for the couple or family.
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Airport car service from AltonLambert (STL) Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, flat rate, flight tracked.Car service in St. LouisPrivate chauffeur service anywhere in the metro, 24/7 by reservation.Hourly chauffeur serviceKeep the car and chauffeur for a night out, meetings or errands.Corporate car serviceExecutive rides, client pickups and roadshows with one point of contact.Wedding car serviceBridal party, guest shuttles and the getaway car, timed to your schedule.STL Terminal 1 and 2 pickupsWhich terminal your airline uses and where your chauffeur meets you.
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