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3 trains operate daily from Alton to Carlinville. The train trip from Alton to Carlinville is usually about 26 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak Lincoln Service train can get you there in as little as 25 minutes.
| Distance | 31 mi (51 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 25m |
| Lowest price | PLN 25.24 |
| Trains per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 3 |
Average score for trains from Alton to Carlinville
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: friendly staff. Cons: at this moment, in my opinion, nothing. Tips: enjoy the scenery and do not hesitate 2 ask 4 help, the staff is more than willing 2 b of assistance.
5.0
Pros: friendly staff. Cons: nothing(to me)at this time. Tips: enjoy the scenery.
There are 3 train lines with service from Alton to Carlinville. There is only one daily train on each service.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 0h 26m | PLN 25.24 |
| Amtrak Lincoln Service | 1 | 0h 25m | PLN 25.24 |
| Amtrak Texas Eagle | 1 | 0h 27m | PLN 32.45 |
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 Alton to Carlinville every day, as well as 0 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from PLN 25.
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.
Amtrak Texas Eagle train tickets from Alton to Carlinville start from PLN 32, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to Carlinville. Amtrak Texas Eagle in Alton leaves from Multi-Modal Transportation Center . And in Carlinville trains arrive at 128 Alton Rd .
From Alton to Carlinville train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 0 hours and 27 minutes. If you are looking to get to Carlinville faster, Amtrak Texas Eagle offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 25 minutes.
Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Alton to Carlinville. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Alton at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 3:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 3 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Alton to Carlinville.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Carlinville to Alton.
There is one train station in Alton.
Multi-Modal Transportation Center
Carlinville has one train station.
128 Alton Rd
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