There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Alton by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S / ...
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Alton Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
4h 9m$58–117Drive 154.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Altoncar 154.9 mi
3h 7m$29–41Bus, train via Springfield
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the train from Springfield to Alton Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
4h 16m$48–87Fly
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane CMI - STL
5h 20m$143–547Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
4h 39m$61–91
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Alton is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Alton is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Alton. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at North County Transit Center via Civic Center Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Champaign and Alton is 187 miles. The road distance is 155.8 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Alton without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 9m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Champaign to Alton, including transfers.
Champaign to Alton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Alton is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 4h 39m.
Champaign to Alton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Alton is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Champaign to Alton.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Alton, IL, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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