Airport transfers
Wood River and Roxana airport rides use I-270 to reach Lambert, with a confirmed pickup time, flight tracking on arrivals and luggage help. Groups traveling together can share one Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
Madison County, IL
Wood River Black Car Service
Black Car Service drives Wood River and Roxana travelers to Lambert Airport and into St. Louis, with group airport transfers in one vehicle.
Airport Transfers
Wood River to Lambert Airport
Lambert Airport (STL) is about 26 miles from central Wood River. The usual route is Route 143 and Route 3 to I-270 west over the Chain of Rocks Bridge, then I-170 or I-70 to the terminals, often 35 to 50 minutes. MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) is about 38 miles away, so most Riverbend travelers fly from Lambert.
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
- 26 miles
- Common pickup areas
- Downtown Wood River AvenueRock Hill Road corridorEdwardsville Road (Route 143)Roxana Central Avenue (Route 111)Riverbend area
Local Service
Built for Wood River trips that need to run on time
Black Car Service is a private chauffeur and airport car service for Wood River and Roxana, Illinois, with rides to Lambert Airport (STL), downtown St. Louis and events across the Riverbend. Wood River grew up around a Standard Oil refinery, and today the Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery sits next door in Roxana. Pickups can start on Wood River Avenue, along Rock Hill Road near Belk Park, on Central Avenue in Roxana, or at a hotel for visiting contractors. For group airport transfers, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter seats up to 14 with room for 14 bags.
Corporate travel
Engineers, contractors and auditors visiting the Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery can book a chauffeur from Lambert to a Riverbend hotel or the site, then back for the return flight.
Weddings and events
For weddings and reunions in the Riverbend or in St. Louis, the Sprinter seats up to 14 and the Cadillac Escalade ESV seats up to 6, so the wedding party and family can ride on one schedule.
Hourly service
Hourly booking keeps one chauffeur with you for a day of meetings, a round of golf at Belk Park, or a night in St. Louis.
Where We Pick Up
Wood River landmarks and hotels
Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery
Belk Park Golf Course
Wood River Museum and Visitor Center
Lewis and Clark State Historic Site in Hartford
Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower
Roxana Park
Booking Notes
Practical details before you reserve
Wood River reaches Lambert by I-270 and the Chain of Rocks Bridge, about 26 miles.
St. Louis Regional Airport in nearby Bethalto has no scheduled airline service, so commercial flights go through Lambert.
Groups heading to the airport together can share one Sprinter instead of several cars.
FAQ
Wood River car service questions
How far is Wood River from Lambert Airport?
About 26 miles. Most trips take 35 to 50 minutes via Route 143, Route 3 and I-270.
Do you serve Roxana too?
Yes. Black Car Service picks up in Roxana, Wood River, Hartford, East Alton and the rest of the Riverbend for airport rides and trips into St. Louis.
Do you offer group airport transportation from Wood River and Roxana?
Yes. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter carries up to 14 passengers with room for 14 bags, so a work crew, team or family can ride to Lambert together.
Can you pick up contractors visiting the refinery?
Yes. Chauffeurs can meet arriving contractors at Lambert and take them to a hotel or the Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery area, then back to the airport.
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