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How to get from Alton, IL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
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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.

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This is compared to other travel options from Alton, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alton, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $42 (€34).
A train is $36 (€29) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alton, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $63 (€51).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
Bus takes on average 6h 5m.
- Around 22 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.
- Buses mostly depart from St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Alton Station, Alton, IL and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Flights mostly depart from St. Louis Lambert International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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