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Trip Summary
2 trains operate daily from Dwight to Alton. The train trip from Dwight to Alton is usually about 2 hours and 52 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 48 minutes.
| Distance | 178 mi (287 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 48m |
| Lowest price | $26.23 |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Lincoln Service |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Dwight to Alton?
2 train services operate from Dwight to Alton. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 2h 48m | $51.76 |
| Amtrak Lincoln Service | 1 | 2h 54m | $60.73 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Dwight to Alton every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $26.
Amtrak Lincoln Service is part of Amtrak's Illinois Service, providing rail transportation throughout Illinois. The Lincoln Service travels 284 miles between St. Louis and Chicago with nine intermediate stops. Amtrak Lincoln trains offer WiFi connectivity, power outlets, business class seating, and a cafe car to ensure passengers have the most comfortable journey possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Dwight to Alton tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Dwight at 11:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Dwight twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Alton with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Alton to Dwight.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Dwight?
Main departure station: 401 S. Columbia Street
There is one train station in Dwight.
All train stations in Dwight:
401 S. Columbia Street
Where is the train station in Alton?
Main arrival station: Multi-Modal Transportation Center
Alton has one train station.
Train stations in Alton:
Multi-Modal Transportation Center
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