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Compare bus, train, and flight for Alton, IL to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alton, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 244 miles (393 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$55 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Alton, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alton, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $61 (€49).
A train is $322 (€260) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alton, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $377 (€304).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 20m.
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
Travel optionsfrom Alton, IL to Chicago, IL
How to get from Alton, IL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alton, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:30 PM7h00Alton, IL10:30 PMChicago, IL$521One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:30 PM7h00Alton, IL10:30 PMChicago, IL$521One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:00 PM6h05Alton, IL3:05 AMChicago, IL$641One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:00 PM6h05Alton, IL4:05 AMChicago, IL$671One-way0 transfers
- 4:30 AM6h15Alton, IL10:45 AMChicago, IL$721One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Alton, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alton, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $61 (€49).
A train is $322 (€260) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alton, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $377 (€304).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 20m.
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alton, IL and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from St. Louis Lambert International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Alton Station, Alton, IL and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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