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What train companies travel to Alton, Illinois?

Located in Illinois, Alton is accessible by train from 14 other cities. You can choose from 58 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Alton on Wanderu. Amtrak Lincoln Service usually has the most trains on any given day.

Train companies serving Alton

Train	Routes	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Amtrak	145	12h 38m	$108.10
Amtrak Texas Eagle	17	4h 21m	$63.84
Amtrak Lincoln Service	10	3h 53m	$32.42

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.
Amtrak Texas Eagle is a train service operated by Amtrak that connects to Texas. It links Chicago with the heart of the Lone Star State in San Antonio, going to cities such as St. Louis and Dallas. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, complimentary WiFi, and a designated restaurant car with full meals.
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.

Which train carrier has the best service to Alton?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Alton by train with Amtrak giving them a 5 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak Texas Eagle had the most comfortable train service to Alton taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak Texas Eagle offers. They rate Amtrak Texas Eagle a 5 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Alton punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Alton, rating them a 4.5 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

$6.00 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Alton, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Alton. In the last month, trains from St Louis to Alton had the lowest average price at $6.50.

The main train station in Alton is Multi-Modal Transportation Center. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Alton.

Alton ranks number 9 among most popular train destinations in the region. It also ranks number 264 in United States. Alton ranks number 14 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Alton via train service. On average 35 direct daily train trips serve Alton.

The population of Alton is 27003. Alton ranks number 13 in terms of population in Illinois and number 388 in all of United States.

Train tickets to Alton range from $6 for a short trip to Alton, while a 60 to 200 mile train trip to Alton starts at , and a longer trip by train to Alton can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $6.

People who take the train to Alton are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to Alton easy whether you're planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.

The closest train station to the city center of Alton is Multi-Modal Transportation Center, located just 2.3 miles away. Select Multi-Modal Transportation Center as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Alton. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

Departure	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Madison	10h 8m	$104.75
Milwaukee	7h 44m	$64.38
St Louis	0h 43m	$6.59
Springfield	1h 1m	$13.38
Joliet	3h 17m	$41.30

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