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How to get fromAlton to Saint Paulby plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Alton to Saint Paul by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane STL - MSP
    2h 38m
    $432–1,012

  2. Drive 507.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alton to Saint Paulcar car 507.6 mi
    10h 2m
    $93–134

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    12h 48m
    $220–452

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    17h 9m
    $177–339

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus Greyhound US0156
    17h 18m
    $128–228

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 476.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alton to St. Paul-Minneapolis via Alton Station and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 48m.

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