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How to get fromAlton to Elkhartby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Alton to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    7h 6m
    $120–252

  2. Drive 357.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alton to Elkhartcar car 357.3 mi
    6h 35m
    $66–95

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 15m
    $118–178

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane STL - SBN
    4h 26m
    $200–729

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 6m
    $125–232

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to South Bend (SBN) flights

Calendar101Weekly Planes
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Alton to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Alton Station and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alton to Elkhart Amtrak Station via North County Transit Center, Civic Center Transit Center, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 15m.

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