Airport transfers
Columbia airport rides include a confirmed pickup time, flight tracking on arrivals and a route chosen around Route 3 and I-255 traffic, in an SUV with room for up to 6 bags.
Monroe County, IL
Columbia IL Black Car Service
Black Car Service drives Columbia, Illinois travelers to Lambert Airport, downtown St. Louis and Monroe County wineries, with the river crossing planned before pickup.
Airport Transfers
Columbia IL to Lambert Airport
Lambert Airport (STL) is about 28 miles from central Columbia, Illinois, often 40 to 60 minutes. The chauffeur takes Illinois Route 3 north into St. Louis and I-70 to the airport, or crosses on I-255 over the Jefferson Barracks Bridge when that is faster. MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) is about 33 miles away, so Lambert is usually the better choice.
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.
Quick local facts
- Approximate distance to STL
- 28 miles
- Common pickup areas
- Downtown Columbia Main StreetMetter Memorial Park areaIllinois Route 3 corridorIllinois Route 158 corridorGM&O Heritage Trail area
Local Service
Built for Columbia IL trips that need to run on time
Black Car Service is a private chauffeur and airport car service for Columbia, Illinois, with rides to Lambert Airport (STL), downtown St. Louis and South County. Columbia is a Monroe County city on the Mississippi bluffs, about 12 miles south of St. Louis, connected by Illinois Route 3 and by I-255 over the Jefferson Barracks Bridge. Pickups can start downtown on Main Street, near Metter Memorial Park, or along the Route 3 and Route 158 corridors. Groups heading to local wineries and distilleries can ride together in the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, which seats up to 14.
Corporate travel
Columbia professionals and visiting clients can book a chauffeur for Lambert pickups and meetings in South County, Clayton or downtown St. Louis, with the same driver for the whole trip.
Weddings and events
Wedding parties and tasting groups can ride between Chateau La Vin, Old Monroe Distilling Co. and venues in Waterloo or St. Louis in the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, which seats up to 14.
Hourly service
Hourly booking keeps one chauffeur with you for a winery afternoon, a dinner downtown, or several stops on both sides of the river.
Where We Pick Up
Columbia IL landmarks and hotels
Metter Memorial Park
Chateau La Vin
Old Monroe Distilling Co.
Columbia Golf Club
Stemler Cave Woods Nature Preserve
Jefferson Barracks Bridge
Booking Notes
Practical details before you reserve
The Jefferson Barracks Bridge on I-255 links Columbia directly to South St. Louis County, which helps for trips to Mehlville, Oakville and Lambert by I-270.
Lambert (STL) is about 28 miles away and MidAmerica (BLV) about 33 miles, so most Columbia travelers fly from Lambert.
A designated driver for winery and distillery outings in Monroe County keeps the whole group off the road.
FAQ
Columbia IL car service questions
How far is Columbia, Illinois from Lambert Airport?
About 28 miles. Most trips take 40 to 60 minutes via Route 3 or the Jefferson Barracks Bridge, depending on traffic.
Is this Columbia, Illinois or Columbia, Missouri?
This page covers Columbia, Illinois in Monroe County, across the river from South St. Louis County. Columbia, Missouri is a separate city about two hours west.
Can you drive our group to Monroe County wineries?
Yes. The chauffeur can take your group between Chateau La Vin in Columbia, Schorr Lake Vineyards in Waterloo and other stops, then home. The Sprinter seats up to 14.
Can you drive us from Columbia to a Cardinals game?
Yes. Route 3 leads straight toward downtown St. Louis. The chauffeur drops off near Busch Stadium and picks up at a planned time after the game.
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