There are 6 ways to get from Alton to Iowa 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 Omaha
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Omaha (OMA)plane STL - OMA
1h 59m$675–989Drive 313.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alton to Des Moinescar 313.7 mi
7h 8m$58–83Train, bus
- Take the train from Alton Station to Springfieldtrain
- Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
10h 16m$92–162Train, bus via Kansas City
- Take the train from Alton Station to Kansas Citytrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
12h 9m$130–267Fly to Des Moines
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane STL - DSM
4h 15m$138–512Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
10h 37m$118–178
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Omaha (OMA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alton to Iowa is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Alton to Iowa is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $650 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Alton to Iowa. However, there are services departing from North County Transit Center and arriving at Des Moines via St Louis Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
The distance between Alton and Iowa is 372 miles. The road distance is 315.5 miles.
The best way to get from Alton to Iowa without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 16m and costs $90 - $170.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Alton to Iowa, including transfers.
Alton to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Alton to Iowa is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $650 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 10h 37m.
Alton to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alton to Iowa is 316 miles. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Alton to Iowa.
What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Iowa, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Omaha (OMA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alton to Des Moines via North County Transit Center, Civic Center Transit Center, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 10h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $17–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alton Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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