There are 5 ways to get from Dallas to Alton by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Dallas
best- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DAL - STL
3h 38m$141–571Fly 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 40m$108–438Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2242
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Saint Louisbus Greyhound US1210
15h 45m$156–241Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Alton Stationtrain Texas Eagle
17h 19m$191–449Drive 645.7 mi
- Drive from Dallas to Altoncar 645.7 mi
10h 52m$118–171
Dallas (DAL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Dallas to Alton. However, there are services departing from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum and arriving at Saint Louis via Oklahoma City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
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 bus which takes 15h 45m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Dallas to Alton, including transfers.
Dallas to Alton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum 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 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 15h 45m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $450 and takes 17h 19m.
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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Alton via Oklahoma City Bus Station and Saint Louis in around 15h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dallas to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–440
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Dallas to Alton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oklahoma City 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.
Book your Dallas to Alton train tickets online with Omio.
There are 56+ hotels available in Alton.







