Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Trip Summary
There is one daily train from Alton to Dwight. Traveling by train from Alton to Dwight usually takes 2 hours and 33 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 178 mi (287 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 33m |
| Lowest price | $28.00 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 2 |
Price trends for trains from Alton to Dwight
Monthly average prices
Which train should you take from Alton to Dwight?
2 train services operate from Alton to Dwight. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 2h 33m | $50.67 |
| Amtrak Lincoln Service | 1 | 2h 37m | $50.00 |
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 Dwight every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $28.
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
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Alton to Dwight on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Alton at 7:00am and arrives in Dwight around 2 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Dwight with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Dwight to Alton.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Alton?
Main departure station: Multi-Modal Transportation Center
There is one train station in Alton.
All train stations in Alton:
Multi-Modal Transportation Center
Where is the train station in Dwight?
Main arrival station: 401 S. Columbia Street
Dwight has one train station.
All train stations in Dwight:
401 S. Columbia Street
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Dwight to Alton?
Search Train TicketsPlan your next adventure
More trains from Alton
Continue by train from Dwight
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.
Book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more