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Next departures for Alton to Chicago on October 7 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL Cheapest Fastest COP 127,980 Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 295,340 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 177,200 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 249,400 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 518,480 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 177,200 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 374,090 Train 6:21pm
Alton Station 4h 22m 10:43pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 127,980
Next departures for Alton to Chicago on October 8 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL Cheapest Fastest COP 177,200 Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 259,240 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 206,740 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 177,200 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 948,360 Train 6:21pm
Alton Station 4h 22m 10:43pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 249,400 Train 6:21pm
Alton Station 4h 22m 10:43pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 338,000
Next departures for Alton to Chicago on October 9 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL Cheapest COP 301,900 Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL Fastest COP 374,090 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 1,089,470 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 301,900 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 374,090 Train 6:21pm
Alton Station 4h 22m 10:43pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 374,090
Next departures for Alton to Chicago on October 10 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Train 6:21pm
Alton Station 4h 22m 10:43pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL Cheapest COP 127,980 Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL Fastest COP 249,400 Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 374,090 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 301,900 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 469,260 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 301,900 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 206,740 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 295,340
Next departures for Alton to Chicago on October 11 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL Cheapest Fastest COP 147,670 Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 229,710 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 206,740 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 295,340 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 948,360 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 374,090 Train 6:21pm
Alton Station 4h 22m 10:43pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 177,200 Train 6:21pm
Alton Station 4h 22m 10:43pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 259,240
Next departures for Alton to Chicago on October 12 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL Cheapest Fastest COP 127,980 Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 229,710 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 147,670 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 374,090 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 147,670 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 948,360 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 177,200 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 338,000
Next departures for Alton to Chicago on October 13 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL Cheapest Fastest COP 88,600 Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 206,740 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 127,980 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 295,340 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 177,200 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 948,360 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 206,740 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 295,340
Next departures for Alton to Chicago on October 14 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL Cheapest Fastest COP 108,290 Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 229,710 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 127,980 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 177,200 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 469,260 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 147,670 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 229,710 Train 6:21pm
Alton Station 4h 22m 10:43pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags COP 108,290
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:48 PM CDT.
View all departures Get from Alton to Chicago This route is served by train only
The journey takes about 4 hours 21 minutes and with fares starting at just COP 92,277, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies 4.1 out of 5 stars 4.1/5 6,555 reviews
Staff 4.7
Timeliness 3.8
Cleanliness 4.5
Wifi 3.6
Based on 6555 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at COP 92,277
Amtrak Alton Chicago recent customer reviews It was quiet and there was plenty of leg room
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Alton, US to Chicago by train Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Alton to Chicago? The cheapest train tickets from Alton to Chicago start from COP 92,277. The average price for this train route is around COP 133,034. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Alton to Chicago? The average train ride duration from Alton to Chicago is 4h 21m, covering a distance of 243 miles (392 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 11m and is operated by Amtrak .
Which train operators service the Alton to Chicago route? Several major train operators operate on this route with 4 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Alton to Chicago? The earliest train departs from Alton to Chicago at 5:14am. And the latest train departs at 6:21pm.
Find cheapest prices for trains Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Alton, US to Chicago was searched and found on Oct 5, 2026 with a price of COP 127,980 To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Alton, US to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from COP 127,980 to COP 1,089,467 for a train ticket from Alton, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at COP 127,980 which is on 2026-10-07.
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The cheapest trip from Alton, US to Chicago was searched and found on Oct 5, 2026 with a price of COP 127,980
