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Next departures for Alton to Chicago on September 26 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 ARS 59,555 Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL Fastest ARS 178,664 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 122,244 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 161,425 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 139,484 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 250,757 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 101,870 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 141,051
Next departures for Alton to Chicago on September 27 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 ARS 84,631 Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 123,811 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 122,244 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 84,631 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 456,063 Train 6:21pm
Alton Station 4h 22m 10:43pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 178,664
Next departures for Alton to Chicago on September 28 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 ARS 48,584 Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 161,425 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 70,526 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 109,706 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 70,526 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 250,757 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 101,870 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 141,051
Next departures for Alton to Chicago on September 29 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 ARS 48,584 Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 98,736 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 59,555 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 141,051 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 84,631 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 456,063 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 84,631 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 123,811
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 ARS 48,584 Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 141,051 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 59,555 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 98,736 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 84,631 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 250,757 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 84,631 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 161,425
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 ARS 70,526 Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 141,051 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 84,631 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 178,664 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 101,870 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 399,643 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 101,870 Train 6:21pm
Alton Station 4h 22m 10:43pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 84,631
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 ARS 84,631 Train 5:14am
Alton Station 4h 11m 9:25am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 161,425 Train 7:21am
Alton Station 4h 19m 11:40am
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 139,484 Train 8:56am
Alton Station 4h 53m 1:49pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 456,063 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 139,484 Train 3:39pm
Alton Station 4h 21m 8:00pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 178,664 Train 6:21pm
Alton Station 4h 22m 10:43pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 122,244 Train 6:21pm
Alton Station 4h 22m 10:43pm
Chicago (Union Station), IL No tags ARS 161,425
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:19 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 ARS 44,071, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies 4.1 out of 5 stars 4.1/5 6,512 reviews
Staff 4.7
Timeliness 3.8
Cleanliness 4.5
Wifi 3.6
Based on 6512 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 ARS 44,071
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 ARS 44,071. The average price for this train route is around ARS 63,536. 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 Sep 28, 2026 with a price of ARS 48,584 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 ARS 48,584 to ARS 456,063 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 ARS 48,584 which is on 2026-09-28.
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The cheapest trip from Alton, US to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 28, 2026 with a price of ARS 48,584
