There are 5 ways to get from Dallas to Alton by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Fly from Dallas
best- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DAL - STL
3h 38m$146–621Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DFW - STL
4h 35m$113–668Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Alton Stationtrain Texas Eagle
17h 19m$248–488Bus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136
18h 32mDrive 645.8 mi
- Drive from Dallas to Altoncar 645.8 mi
10h 52m$118–171
Dallas (DAL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dallas to Alton is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Dallas to Alton is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Dallas to Alton. However, there are services departing from Southwest Medical District/Parkland and arriving at North County Transit Center via Dallas Bus Station and Civic Center Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Dallas to Alton station. However, there are services departing from Dallas and arriving at Alton Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 19m.
The distance between Dallas and Alton is 575 miles. The road distance is 649.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dallas to Alton without a car is to train which takes 17h 19m and costs $240 - $490.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Dallas to Alton, including transfers.
Dallas to Alton bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Dallas Bus Station.
Dallas to Alton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Dallas to Alton is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $490 and takes 17h 19m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 18h 32m.
What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Alton, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dallas to Alton Station once daily. Tickets cost $230–480 and the journey takes 17h 13m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Dallas to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–480
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
Dallas to Alton bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Dallas to Alton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to Alton is 650 miles. It takes approximately 10h 52m to drive from Dallas to Alton.
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