There are 4 ways to get from Alton to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
2h 15m$102–414Drive 282.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alton to Chicagocar 282.2 mi
5h 1m$52–75Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
4h 17m$150–232Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
2h 42m$322–764
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alton to Chicago is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Alton to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $100 - $420.
No, there is no direct train from Alton station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Alton Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Alton and Chicago is 284 miles. The road distance is 283.8 miles.
The best way to get from Alton to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Alton to Chicago, including transfers.
Alton to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alton Station.
The best way to get from Alton to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $100 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 4h 17m.
Alton to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alton to Chicago is 284 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Alton to Chicago.
What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $140–220 and the journey takes 4h 11m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
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