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Joliet, IL to Alton, IL train with Amtrak

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Overview: Train from Joliet, IL to Alton, IL

Trains from Joliet, IL to Alton, IL run on average 4 times per day, taking around 10h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $69 (€62) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Distance
213 miles (343 km)
Average train duration
10h 24m
Cheapest ticket price
$69 (€62)
Trains per day
4
Direct trains
4
Train providers
1
Fastest train
10h 24m
First train
05:14
Last train
20:00
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Amtrak from Joliet, IL to Alton, IL trains

Buy your official Amtrak train tickets between Joliet, IL and Alton, IL from $40 (€35) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains between Joliet, IL and Alton, IL, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

Amtrak from Joliet, IL to Alton, IL train information:

  • Average Duration: 3 h
  • Cheapest Price: $40

FAQs: Trains from Joliet, IL to Alton, IL

FAQs: Travel by train from Joliet, IL to Alton, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Joliet, IL to Alton, IL.
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Cheap train tickets from Joliet, IL to Alton, IL can start from as little as $26 (€23) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Joliet, IL to Alton, IL is $40 (€36); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time from Joliet, IL to Alton, IL is on average 3 h 17 min   for the 213 mile (343 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Joliet, IL and Alton, IL by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Joliet, IL to Alton, IL leaves at 4: 30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Joliet, IL to Alton, IL leaves at 8: 00 PM.
There are 5 trains a day from Joliet, IL to Alton, IL which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Joliet, IL to Alton, IL, you can count on Amtrak for the best way to get you to Alton, IL. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service from Joliet, IL to Alton, IL and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 00 PM.
A trip to Alton, IL from Joliet, IL is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 17 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Joliet, IL to Alton, IL by train is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Alton, IL from Joliet, IL including taking a train or flight.

Popular train stations from Joliet, IL to Alton, IL

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The major train station for departures in Joliet is Joliet Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Joliet Station for your trip from Joliet to Alton.
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The major train station for arrivals in Alton is Alton Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Alton Station for your journey to Alton from Joliet.
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Distance to city center
4 km

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