There are 3 ways to get from Alton to Decatur by train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Alton Station to Springfieldtrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus FlixBus N2521
3h 6m$53–84Drive 106.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alton to Decaturcar 106.8 mi
2h 16m$19–27Line 74 bus, bus
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Civic Center Transit Centerbus 74 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus FlixBus N2521
4h 47m$55–73
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alton to Decatur is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Alton to Decatur is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Alton to Decatur. However, there are services departing from North County Transit Center and arriving at Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Alton and Decatur is 113 miles. The road distance is 107.5 miles.
The best way to get from Alton to Decatur without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 6m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Alton to Decatur, including transfers.
Alton to Decatur bus services, operated by Metro St. Louis, depart from North County Transit Center station.
Alton to Decatur bus services, operated by Metro St. Louis, arrive at Civic Center Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alton to Decatur is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Alton to Decatur.
There are 25+ hotels available in Decatur.
What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Decatur, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Alton to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via North County Transit Center, Civic Center Transit Center, and St Louis Bus Station in around 4h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alton Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 314-982-1406
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro St Louis
Bus from North County Transit Center to Civic Center Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metro St Louis
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