There are 5 ways to get from Alton to Cleveland by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane STL - CLE
2h 41m$543–962Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus
14h 37m$100–213Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian / ...
11h 22m$160–402Drive 550.2 mi
- Drive from Alton to Clevelandcar 550.2 mi
9h 36m$101–146Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Cleveland Amtraktrain
12h 11m$157–332
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alton to Cleveland is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Alton to Cleveland is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $500 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Alton to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from North County Transit Center and arriving at Cleveland via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, IN and Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Alton station to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Alton Station and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
The distance between Alton and Cleveland is 521 miles. The road distance is 553.5 miles.
The best way to get from Alton to Cleveland without a car is to train which takes 11h 22m and costs $160 - $410.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Alton to Cleveland, including transfers.
Alton to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
Alton to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alton Station.
The best way to get from Alton to Cleveland is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $500 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $410 and takes 11h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $220 and takes 14h 37m.
What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alton to Cleveland Amtrak via Alton Station and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 22m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
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
- $65–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Alton to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Cleveland is 1h ahead of Alton. It is currently 3:06 AM in Alton and 4:06 AM in Cleveland.
Alton to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alton to Cleveland is 553 miles. It takes approximately 9h 36m to drive from Alton to Cleveland.
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