Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Alton, IL to Kansas City, MO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alton, IL to Kansas City, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $142.
Distance: 236 miles (380 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price | $142 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest |
7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Alton, IL to Kansas City, MO:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alton, IL to Kansas City, MO costing on average $51 (€40).
A bus is $102 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alton, IL to Kansas City, MO costing on average $142 (€113).
Other travel options to Kansas City, MO take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 25m.
Train takes on average 6h 52m.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Alton, IL to Kansas City, MO
Trains from Alton, IL to Kansas City, MO run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€40) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:01, the last at 13:59. The fastest train covers the 236 miles (380 km) distance in 6h 52m.
Distance 236 miles (380 km) |
Average train duration 6h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€40) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 52m |
First train 7:01 AM |
Last train 1:59 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
FAQs: Trains from Alton, IL to Kansas City, MO
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alton, IL to Kansas City, MO by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kansas City, MO, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Alton, IL to Kansas City, MO
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Pershing Road.
- Pierpont's at Union Station
- Harvey's at Union Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
- Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center
- Hotel Kansas City
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: ticketing and waiting area
- Hall 3: access to restaurants and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Streetcar: KC Streetcar
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