Travel Information

Conference Location

St. Louis Union Station Hotel
1820 Market St.
St. Louis, MO 63103

The first train pulled into Union Station on September 1, 1894 at 1:45pm, ushering in a new and exciting time for St. Louis. The city known for being the gateway to the West suddenly became a gateway to all of America. Over the next several years, Union Station would become one of the largest and busiest passenger rail terminals in the world. Today, Union Station is a balance of nostalgia and renovation.  Standing in the hotel lobby, you can almost hear the trains coming into the platform.

Getting to St. Louis and the St. Louis Union Station Hotel

Airports

St. Louis's location makes it possible for visitors to fly to St. Louis from most major U.S. cities in three hours or less. St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is situated 13 miles from Downtown St. Louis and is connected to Downtown and much of the region by MetroLink light. 

By Train

If you’d rather travel to St. Louis on the ground, Amtrak is an ideal solution.  Your final desination would be the Gateway Transportation Center located on South 15th Street, which is conveniently located one block from St. Louis Union Station.

Rail Service from STL to St. Louis Union Station Hotel

• From St. Louis Lambert International Airport  (STL) travel on the Metrolink from Terminal 1 or Terminal two on the red line, to the Union Station stop; loated directly in front of the St. Louis Union Station Hotel. Certain MetroLink tickets come pre-validated with a time stamp, but some do not. Double check your ticket to make sure it has a time stamp, and if it doesn’t, insert it in one of the red validation machines located at all MetroLink station platforms.
• From the metrolink Union Station stop, The Drury Inn is located one block past the St. Louis Union Station Hotel.
• From the metrolink Union Station stop, The Courtyard Downtown West is located 0.5 miles (10 minute walk) past the St. Louis Union Station Hotel.

Rental Car

Free shuttle service is provided 24/7 by all rental car companies to off-airport facilities. Please return vehicles directly to off-site locations. Customer service counters are located in the lower level of Terminal 1 between exit doors 12 and 17, and are staffed during peak times.

For more information regarding rental cars at STL, visit their rental car page.

Ride Apps

Ride app companies Lyft and Uber are approved to operate at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Pickup zones are located at Terminal 1 outside exit 6, and at Terminal 2, outside exit 15.

Getting Around Downtown St. Louis

MetroLink Light Rail

St. Louis's light-rail network, MetroLink, is a modern, efficient public amenity that has been called one of the best mass transit systems in the country.  The rail system offers multiple lines and stops through St. Louis County and City and the Metro East stopping at or near many of St. Louis attractions. Those attractions include, Busch Stadium, America’s Center, Union Station, Forest Park, the Gateway Arch and more. Metro generally operates from 4 a.m. to 1 am. during the week and on weekends. Certain MetroLink tickets come pre-validated with a time stamp, but some do not. Double check your ticket to make sure it has a time stamp, and if it doesn’t, insert it in one of the red validation machines located at all MetroLink station platforms.

• A MetroLink One-Ride Ticket. is good for two hours in one direction. Fare cost is $2.50.
• A MetroLink Two-Hour Pass gives you unlimited use of the Metro system, on both MetroLink and MetroBus, in any direction, for two hours. Fare cost is $3.00.
• A Metro One-Day Pass gives you unlimited use of the Metro system, on both MetroLink and MetroBus, for an entire day. Fare cost is $7.50
• A Metro Weekly Pass gives you unlimited use of the Metro system, on both MetroLink and MetroBus, for an entire week. Fare cost is $27.00

 

Downtown Trolley

An economical way to get around downtown St. Louis is the Downtown Trolley. Colorful Metro buses that have been painted to look like trolleys travel a circuit that links riders to many of downtown’s most popular destinations, including St. Louis Union Station, Busch Stadium, the America’s Center convention complex, City Museum, and dozens of restaurants and hotels. Tickets for both Trolleys are $2 for adults, $1 for children (ages 5-12) for unlimited use all day. Children ages 4 and under ride free.

Walking. A personable downtown with plentiful shopping and dining opportunities makes Miami ideal for exploring on foot. Brochures and maps are available online, and will be available for pickup in the conference registration area. 

St. Louis Union Station 

There's so much to do at St. Louis Union Station; you could stay on-campus all week and never run out of things to do!

• The Wheel: The St. Louis Wheel™ is a 200-foot high observation wheel with 42 fully enclosed, climate controlled  gondolas that seat up to six adults each. Wheel passengers will take three to four rotations high over the St. Louis skyline during the 15-minute ride. 
• Carousel: Located beneath the historic Union Station trainshed, this is an experience you will not want to miss! 
• Mini Golf: This beautifully-landscaped 18-hole course features a variety of interactive elements, a fun yet challenging design and is ADA-accessibility
• St. Louis Aquarium: This aquarium boasts 13,000 animals from 257 species, housed in 44 exhibits -including a 250,000 gallon shark tank!
• Mirror Maze: Navigate your way through the labyrinth of mirrors, test your World’s Fair knowledge with interactive experiences, and explore the curiosities in this reimagined version of the iconic attractions of the 1904 World’s Fair.
• Rope Course: Do you have what it takes to soar 3-stories up? Test your agility, strength and nerves on this indoor Ropes Course overlooking historic Union Station.
• Dine at the Station Grille, Grand Hall, Landry's, the train Shed, 1894 Cafe and the Union Station Soda Fountain
• Experience the outdoor Fire and Lights show, and the indoor Grand Hall Light Show

St. Louis Union Station Campus Map:

About St. Louis

Welcome to St. Louis, the Gateway City!  Have some time before or after the meeting? There's so much to do in St. Louis!

Visit Gateway Arch National Park and 630-foot ride to the top of the famous Gateway Arch, which memorializes St. Louis as the Gateway to the West. Head to the National Blues Museum and the historic significance of the Blues as the foundation of modern American Music.  If live music is your thing, Soulard boasts some of the best blues venues in town.

Looking for a fun night out? Check out the new sports-anchored entertainment district in the heart of downtown Ballpark Village St. Louis.  Visitors can also go for dinner, drinks and a show at Westport Plaza’s 42-acre entertainment district, or check out the trendiest boutiques and upscale dining establishments in Clayton and the Central West End. You can also take a tour of the historic Anheuser-Busch Brewery, where you can visit the Budweiser Clydesdales and sample a variety of premium brands. 

Brining your family with you? They can get up close and personal with the furry, the flying and the fishy creatures of the Saint Louis Zoo, or visit the newly built Aquarium located right at St. Louis Union Station. They can also explore the City Museum’s unique all-ages playground filled with caves, slides and climbing apparatus made from recycled and found objects. 

Need some fresh air? Once home to the 1904 World’s Fair, Forest Park is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. It attracts 12 million visitors a year with world-class attractions and scenic walking and biking trails. Or, enjoy a fusion of sculpture and landscape architecture at Citygarden, an urban oasis featuring works of modern and contemporary art, native plants, six rain gardens and a café overlooking the beautiful scene. Or discover the stunning  Laumeier Sculpture Park with over 70 outdoor sculptures, a music amphitheater for special events and a traveling series of exhibitions.

Downtown St. Louis Map:

Climate

Miami sees an average September high of 81F (27 C).