There are 5 ways to get from Alton to Cleveland by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane STL - CLE
2h 36m$543–962Drive 550.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alton to Clevelandcar 550.2 mi
9h 36m$101–146Train (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$200–412Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus Louisville / ...
15h 2m$112–218Train, 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$210–372
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights
Questions & Answers
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 36m and costs $500 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Alton to Cleveland station. However, there are services departing from North County Transit Center and arriving at Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station via St Louis Bus Station and Columbus - Downtown - Mound St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.
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 $200 - $420.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Alton to Cleveland, including transfers.
Alton to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, 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 36m and costs $500 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $420 and takes 11h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 15h 2m.
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 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Toledo to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Alton to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Columbus station.
Cleveland is 1h ahead of Alton. It is currently 6:25 PM in Alton and 7:25 PM 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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