There are 5 ways to get from Alton to Indiana by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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, train
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 24m$110–444Drive 238.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alton to Indianapoliscar 238.9 mi
4h 12m$44–63Train, bus
- Take the train from Alton Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
6h 5m$110–182Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 52m$380–774Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
6h 57m$73–103
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 Indiana is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Alton to Indiana is to fly and train which takes 3h 24m and costs $110 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Alton to Indiana station. However, there are services departing from North County Transit Center and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Alton and Indiana is 314 miles. The road distance is 240.3 miles.
The best way to get from Alton to Indiana without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 5m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Alton to Indiana, including transfers.
Alton to Indiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
Alton to Indiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Indiana is 1h ahead of Alton. It is currently 12:53 AM in Alton and 1:53 AM in Indiana.
Yes, the driving distance between Alton to Indiana is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Alton to Indiana.
What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Indiana, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- aa.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
- united.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
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alton Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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