There are 5 ways to get from Arkansas to Alton by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport
best- Fly from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane LIT - STL
4h 25m$217–935Drive 367 mi
cheapest- Drive from Little Rock to Altoncar 367 mi
7h 12m$67–97Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Union Station to Alton Stationtrain Texas Eagle
9h 18m$131–255Fly from Jonesboro Municipal Airport
- Fly from Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane JBR - STL
2h 10m$223–631Fly from Texarkana Regional Airport
- Fly from Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane TXK - STL
5h 36m$170–677
Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arkansas to Alton is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Arkansas to Alton is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $220 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Arkansas station to Alton station. However, there are services departing from Union Station and arriving at Alton Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
The distance between Arkansas and Alton is 324 miles. The road distance is 369.2 miles.
The best way to get from Arkansas to Alton without a car is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs $130 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Arkansas to Alton, including transfers.
Arkansas to Alton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Union Station.
The best way to get from Arkansas to Alton is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $210 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $260 and takes 9h 18m.
Arkansas to Alton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arkansas to Alton is 369 miles. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Arkansas to Alton.
What companies run services between Arkansas, USA and Alton, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Union Station to Alton Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–250 and the journey takes 9h 12m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Texarkana Regional Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Jonesboro Municipal Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Union Station to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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