Airport transfers
Waterloo airport rides include a confirmed pickup time, flight tracking on arrivals and help with luggage. With about 36 miles to Lambert, early departures are planned with a traffic buffer.
Monroe County, IL
Waterloo Black Car Service
Black Car Service drives Waterloo travelers to Lambert Airport, MidAmerica St. Louis Airport and events in St. Louis, and gives winery groups a ride home.
Airport Transfers
Waterloo to Lambert Airport
Lambert Airport (STL) is about 36 miles from central Waterloo, often 50 to 70 minutes via Illinois Route 3 north into St. Louis and I-70, or I-255 over the Jefferson Barracks Bridge. MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) is about 29 miles away. Black Car Service tracks arriving flights at both airports so the chauffeur is waiting when you land.
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
- 36 miles
- Common pickup areas
- Waterloo Historic DistrictBellefontainePeterstownIllinois Route 3 corridorIllinois Route 156 corridor
Local Service
Built for Waterloo trips that need to run on time
Black Car Service is a private chauffeur and airport car service for Waterloo, Illinois, with rides to Lambert Airport (STL), MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) and downtown St. Louis. Waterloo is the Monroe County seat, at the junction of Illinois Routes 3 and 156, about 25 miles from St. Louis. The historic district around the Monroe County Courthouse joins the old Bellefontaine and Peterstown settlements, and the town keeps its German heritage through its sister city partnership with Porta Westfalica. Groups heading to local wineries and breweries can ride together in the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, which seats up to 14.
Corporate travel
Attorneys and visitors with business at the Monroe County Courthouse, and Waterloo residents who work in St. Louis, can book a chauffeur for Lambert pickups and meetings across the river.
Weddings and events
Weddings at Monroe County venues and tasting days at Schorr Lake Vineyards, Hopskeller Brewing or Stubborn German Brewing are a good fit for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, which seats up to 14.
Hourly service
Hourly booking keeps one chauffeur with you for a winery afternoon, a dinner in St. Louis or several stops between Waterloo and Columbia.
Where We Pick Up
Waterloo landmarks and hotels
Monroe County Courthouse
Peterstown House
Schorr Lake Vineyards
Hopskeller Brewing Company
Stubborn German Brewing Company
Annbriar Golf Course
Booking Notes
Practical details before you reserve
Waterloo riders reach St. Louis on Route 3, with I-255 about 10 miles away and the Jefferson Barracks Bridge as a second crossing.
MidAmerica (BLV) is about 29 miles from Waterloo and Lambert (STL) about 36 miles, so the airport usually depends on the flight.
Winery and brewery outings are planned with a set pickup time so nobody in the group has to drive home.
FAQ
Waterloo car service questions
How far is Waterloo from Lambert Airport?
About 36 miles. Most trips take 50 to 70 minutes via Route 3 or I-255, longer during rush hour.
Is MidAmerica Airport closer to Waterloo than Lambert?
Slightly. MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) is about 29 miles away by road and Lambert (STL) is about 36 miles. Lambert has many more flights, and Black Car Service serves both.
Can you drive our group to Waterloo wineries and breweries?
Yes. The chauffeur can plan stops at Schorr Lake Vineyards, Hopskeller Brewing Company, Stubborn German Brewing Company and Columbia wineries, then take everyone home.
Can you get us from Waterloo to a downtown St. Louis event?
Yes. The chauffeur drops off at Busch Stadium, Enterprise Center or a downtown venue and picks up at a planned time after the event.
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