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  • Departure time: November 15 at
    Departure city: Alton
    Departure location: Alton Station
    Arrival time: November 15 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: November 15 at
    Departure city: Alton
    Departure location: Alton Station
    Arrival time: November 15 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: November 15 at
    Departure city: Alton
    Departure location: Alton Station
    Arrival time: November 15 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: November 15 at
    Departure city: Alton
    Departure location: Alton Station
    Arrival time: November 15 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: November 15 at
    Departure city: Alton
    Departure location: Alton Station
    Arrival time: November 15 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Alton to Chicago.

Average Price$92 - $92Average Duration4h 19m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$27 - $392Average Duration4h 19m
36kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 4 hours 19 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
4h 19mAverage Duration
$27Cheapest ticket
36kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Alton, US to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$92
Average bus trip duration4h 19m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:24pm
Distance244 miles (392 km)

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