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Normal to Alton Train Schedule
Trip Summary
There are usually 5 daily train trips available from Normal to Alton. Traveling by train from Normal to Alton usually takes 2 hours and 2 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Lincoln Service train can make the trip in one hour and 56 minutes.
| Distance | 129 mi (207 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 56m |
| Lowest price | NOK 165.48 |
| Trains per day | 5 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Lincoln Service |
| Train lines | 3 |
Price trends for trains from Normal to Alton
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Which train should you take from Normal to Alton?
There are 3 train lines with service from Normal to Alton. Amtrak Lincoln Service is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 3 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 1h 58m | NOK 397.44 |
| Amtrak Lincoln Service | 3 | 2h 2m | NOK 211.42 |
| Amtrak Texas Eagle | 1 | 2h 8m | NOK 318.01 |
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 Normal to Alton every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from NOK 243.
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 Normal to Alton start from NOK 243, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to Alton. Amtrak Texas Eagle in Normal leaves from Uptown Station - 11 Uptown Cir . And in Alton trains arrive at Multi-Modal Transportation Center .
From Normal to Alton train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 2 hours and 8 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 56 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 Normal.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Normal to Alton
Trains from Normal to Alton are the most crowded on Tuesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Friday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Normal at 9:00am 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 5 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Normal to Alton.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Alton to Normal.
City Information
Normal
Normal is a town in North Bloomington, adjacent to Bloomington. The town got its unique name in 1865 from the Illinois State Normal University, a normal school that is a teacher-training institution. Normal features the Children's Discovery Museum, Illinois State University Planetarium and Carden Park for children, and the David Davis Mansion and McLean County Museum of History for history buffs. If you're interested in exploring the outdoors, you can take a walk on the Hidden Creek Nature Sanctuary or Constitution Trail or play on the Ironwood Golf Course. Sports lovers can also check out the Redbird Arena, where basketball games are held.
Normal features a vibrant entertainment scene with different breweries and beer halls. You can participate in the Illinois Shakespeare Festival or watch shows at the Normal Theater. Normal also has a vineyard and wine bars, with most activities available in Uptown Normal, the micro-urban city center. The Uptown area has different entertainment venues, dining, and retail establishments.
You can visit Normal, Illinois, by train or bus. The city is accessible from many other cities by train, including Amtrak, Amtrak Texas Eagle, and Amtrak Lincoln Service. As for the bus lines, you can access the city from over 80 other cities onboard buses from Jefferson Lines, Amtrak Thruway, and Burlington Trailways.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Normal?
Main departure station: Uptown Station - 11 Uptown Cir
There is one train station in Normal.
All train stations in Normal:
Uptown Station - 11 Uptown Cir
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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