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How to get fromAlton to Burlingtonby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Alton to Burlington by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    5h 14m
    $176–242

  2. Drive 174.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alton to Burlingtoncar car 174.3 mi
    4h 3m
    $32–46

  3. Train, bus, taxi via Bloomington

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    5h 29m
    $172–251

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 238 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Burlington, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Alton to Burlington. However, you can take the taxi to Alton Station, take the train to Springfield, walk to Springfield, take the bus to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Burlington. Alternatively, you can drive from Alton to Burlington in around 4h 3m.

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