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How to get fromCleveland to Altonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane CLE - STL
    3h 42m
    $152–718

  2. Drive  550.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cleveland to Altoncar car 550.4 mi
    9h 31m
    $95–136

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    12h 12m
    $338–520

  4. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 4m
    $108–221

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station to Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Stationbus bus 379 D
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    17h 38m
    $162–367

Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 518.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Alton, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Alton via Chicago Union Station and Alton Station in around 12h 12m.

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