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Trip Summary
4 trains operate daily from Lincoln to Alton. The train trip from Lincoln to Alton is usually about one hour and 35 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak train can get you there in as little as one hour and 32 minutes.
| Distance | 97 mi (157 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 32m |
| Lowest price | $12.00 |
| Trains per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Lincoln Service |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Lincoln to Alton
- Amtrak tickets: $12 one-way
- Amtrak Lincoln Service tickets: $12 one-way
- Amtrak Texas Eagle tickets: $18 one-way
What is the price of a train ticket from Lincoln to Alton?
The average price for a train ticket from Lincoln, IL to Alton, IL is $12.00, This is one of the best deals we’ve seen for train fares recently. By booking your trip at least 14 days in advance, you increase your chances of scoring even cheaper tickets. But if you wait until the day of your trip to book tickets, expect to pay $22.00 more.
Monthly average prices
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By booking your train trip from Lincoln to Alton on Wanderu at least 14 days ahead of time, you can save about $22.00 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!
Which train should you take from Lincoln to Alton?
There are 3 train lines with service from Lincoln to Alton. Amtrak Lincoln Service is your best bet, with 2 scheduled trains per day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 1h 32m | $17.70 |
| Amtrak Lincoln Service | 2 | 1h 36m | $14.32 |
| Amtrak Texas Eagle | 1 | 1h 38m | $23.29 |
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 Lincoln to Alton every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $12.
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 Lincoln to Alton start from $18, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to Alton. Amtrak Texas Eagle in Lincoln leaves from 101 N Chicago St . And in Alton trains arrive at Multi-Modal Transportation Center .
From Lincoln to Alton train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 1 hours and 38 minutes. If you are looking to get to Alton faster, Amtrak Texas Eagle offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 32 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Alton on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Texas Eagle scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Lincoln.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Lincoln to Alton tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. 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 Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Lincoln at 12:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. 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 4 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Lincoln to Alton.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Alton to Lincoln.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Lincoln?
Main departure station: 101 N Chicago St
There is one train station in Lincoln.
All train stations in Lincoln:
101 N Chicago St
Where is the train station in Alton?
Main arrival station: Multi-Modal Transportation Center
Alton has one train station.
All train stations in Alton:
Multi-Modal Transportation Center
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