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How to get fromAlton to Auroraby train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Alton to Aurora by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train Bnsf
    5h 59m
    $90–189

  2. Drive 256 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alton to Auroracar car 256 mi
    4h 44m
    $47–68

  3. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    4h 7m
    $107–441

  4. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    4h 33m
    $367–771

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 295.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Aurora, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Alton to Aurora via Alton Station and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 59m.

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