There are 7 ways to get from Alton to Toronto by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
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 Toronto Pearson International Airport
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane STL - YYZ
3h$181–698Train via Detroit
- Take the train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
- Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain
16h 2m$281–780Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
20h 27m$187–325Drive 1,195.2 km
- Drive from Alton to Torontocar 1,195.2 km
12h 54m$243–351Fly to Toronto Island Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane STL - YTZ
4h 50m$182–685Train, bus
- Take the train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
20h 37m$252–487Train
- Take the train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
- Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain
20h 54m$324–927
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alton to Toronto is to bus which costs $180 - $330 and takes 20h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Alton to Toronto is to fly which takes 3h and costs $180 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Alton to Toronto. However, there are services departing from North County Transit Center and arriving at Toronto via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, IN and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Alton station to Toronto station. However, there are services departing from Alton Station and arriving at Toronto Union Station via Chicago Union Station and Windsor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.
The distance between Alton and Toronto is 1109 km. The road distance is 1195.2 km.
The best way to get from Alton to Toronto without a car is to bus which takes 20h 27m and costs $180 - $330.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Alton to Toronto, including transfers.
Alton to Toronto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
Alton to Toronto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alton Station.
The best way to get from Alton to Toronto is to fly which takes 3h and costs $180 - $700. Alternatively, you can train via Detroit, which costs $280 - $800 and takes 16h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $330 and takes 20h 27m.
What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Toronto, ON, Canada?
Air Canada, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alton to Toronto Union Station via Alton Station, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Windsor in around 16h 2m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Toronto Island Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Toronto Island Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Toronto Island Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Toronto Island Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Alton to Toronto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Toronto is 1h ahead of Alton. It is currently 4:15 AM in Alton and 5:15 AM in Toronto.
Alton to Toronto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alton to Toronto is 1195 km. It takes approximately 12h 54m to drive from Alton to Toronto.
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