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How to get there
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Edwardsville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Edwardsville

With a population of 24.293, Edwardsville is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Edwardsville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Edwardsville

If you’re looking for affordable options, 1933 House of Bourbon (1001 Enclave Blvd suite d) and Queen's Cuisine (120 S. Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Edwardsville

Edwardsville in June
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Edwardsville in June
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Edwardsville

Plane

Although Edwardsville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belleville (BLV), which is located 28 km from Edwardsville. St. Louis Lambert Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Edwardsville departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Edwardsville. The train journey from Edwardsville to Chicago takes 4h 46m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kansas City, expect to pay about $35 for a 5h 40m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Edwardsville is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 29 km from Edwardsville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in St. Louis.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Edwardsville using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Edwardsville takes 644 km and will cost you around $100. From Houston, the ticket costs about $114 for a journey of 1947 km.

Plane

Although Edwardsville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belleville (BLV), which is located 28 km from Edwardsville. St. Louis Lambert Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Edwardsville departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Edwardsville. The train journey from Edwardsville to Chicago takes 4h 46m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kansas City, expect to pay about $35 for a 5h 40m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Edwardsville is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 29 km from Edwardsville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in St. Louis.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Edwardsville using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Edwardsville takes 644 km and will cost you around $100. From Houston, the ticket costs about $114 for a journey of 1947 km.

Airports near Edwardsville

STLLambert-St Louis
SPISpringfield Capital
BLVBelleville

Airlines serving Edwardsville

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,863 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,941 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,704 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,268 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,351 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,986 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (858 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,077 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Edwardsville

Most booked hotels in Edwardsville

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Drury Inn and Suites St Louis Collinsville
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 878 reviews)
$136+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Edwardsville
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 268 reviews)
$164+
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Country Hearth Inn & Suites Edwardsville St. Louis
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 363 reviews)
$136+
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Towneplace Suites By Marriott St. Louis Edwardsville, Il
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 52 reviews)
$177+
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Comfort Inn Edwardsville - St. Louis
2 stars
Excellent (8, 306 reviews)
$124+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Collinsville - St. Louis
4 stars
Good (7.8, 532 reviews)
$152+
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Renting a car in Edwardsville

Renting a car in Edwardsville costs $79 per day, on average, or $159 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Lambert-St Louis.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Edwardsville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Edwardsville is Full-size (Dodge Challenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Edwardsville costs $79 per day, on average, or $159 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Lambert-St Louis.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Edwardsville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Edwardsville is Full-size (Dodge Challenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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