What is the distance between Alton and Lincoln?

Alton and Lincoln are 95 miles (153 km) apart.

Alton to Lincoln from $50 | Refundable Tickets

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Departure time: September 21 at 6:24pm
Departure city: Alton
Departure location: Alton Station
Arrival time: September 21 at 7:46pm
Destination city: Lincoln
Destination location: Lincoln City, IL
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1h 22m
Departure time: September 21 at 3:39pm
Departure city: Alton
Departure location: Alton Station
Arrival time: September 21 at 5:08pm
Destination city: Lincoln
Destination location: Lincoln City, IL
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1h 29m
Departure time: September 21 at 8:56am
Departure city: Alton
Departure location: Alton Station
Arrival time: September 21 at 10:29am
Destination city: Lincoln
Destination location: Lincoln City, IL
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1h 33m
Departure time: September 21 at 7:21am
Departure city: Alton
Departure location: Alton Station
Arrival time: September 21 at 8:44am
Destination city: Lincoln
Destination location: Lincoln City, IL
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1h 23m
Departure time: September 21 at 5:14am
Departure city: Alton
Departure location: Alton Station
Arrival time: September 21 at 6:36am
Destination city: Lincoln
Destination location: Lincoln City, IL
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1h 22m

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$50 - $50	Average Duration1h 22m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$15 - $44	Average Duration1h 23m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Alton to Lincoln

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Lincoln. The journey takes about 1 hour 23 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

1h 23mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest ticket

14kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Alton, US to Lincoln, IL, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$50

Average bus trip duration1h 22m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure6:24pm

Distance95 miles (153 km)

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Amtrak

4/55,409 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5409 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 $50

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