Next train departures Wed, Sep 30 Thu, Oct 1 Fri, Oct 2 Sat, Oct 3 Sun, Oct 4 Mon, Oct 5 Tue, Oct 6 More dates
Next departures for Alton to Chicago on September 30 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 PEN 109 Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 314 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 133 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 220 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 189 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 1,015 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 189 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 398
Next departures for Alton to Chicago on October 1 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 PEN 157 Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 398 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 189 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 398 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 157 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 1,164 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 227 Train 6:21pm
Alton Station 4h 22m 10:43pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 189
Next departures for Alton to Chicago on October 2 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 PEN 227 Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 398 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 272 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 1,164 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 311
Next departures for Alton to Chicago on October 3 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 PEN 133 Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL Fastest PEN 272 Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 359 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 311 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 398 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 189 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 1,015 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 227
Next departures for Alton to Chicago on October 4 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 PEN 157 Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL Fastest PEN 189 Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 276 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 359 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 1,015 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 227 Train 6:21pm
Alton Station 4h 22m 10:43pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 189 Train 6:21pm
Alton Station 4h 22m 10:43pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 359
Next departures for Alton to Chicago on October 5 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 PEN 109 Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL Fastest PEN 133 Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 220 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 133 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 398 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 227 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 506 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 227
Next departures for Alton to Chicago on October 6 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 PEN 109 Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 196 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 133 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 359 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 189 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 506 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 189 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags PEN 276
Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:08 AM 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 PEN 98, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train companies 4.1 out of 5 stars 4.1/5 6,521 reviews
Staff 4.7
Timeliness 3.8
Cleanliness 4.5
Wi‑Fi 3.6
Based on 6521 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at PEN 98
Amtrak Alton Chicago recent customer reviews It was quiet and there was plenty of leg room
Frequently asked questions about travelling 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 at PEN 98. The average price for this train route is around PEN 142. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Alton to Chicago? The average train trip from Alton to Chicago takes 4h 21m and covers 392 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 11m and is operated by Amtrak .
Which train operators serve the Alton to Chicago route? Several major train operators serve this route, with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Alton to Chicago? The earliest train from Alton to Chicago departs at 5:14am. 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 Sep 29, 2026 with a price of PEN 109 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 PEN 109 to PEN 1,164 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 PEN 109 which is on 2026-09-29.
Top Travelled Train Routes People from around the world trust Busbud
Popular train departures from Alton
Popular train routes to Chicago
Continue your journey from Chicago 
The cheapest trip from Alton, US to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 29, 2026 with a price of PEN 109
