There are 3 ways to get from Decatur to Alton by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the train from Springfield to Alton Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
3h 31m$36–68Drive 107.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Decatur to Altoncar 107.2 mi
2h 15m$20–29Bus, line 74 bus
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Civic Center Transit Center to North County Transit Centerbus 74 / ...
3h 49m$50–72
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Decatur to Alton is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Decatur to Alton is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Decatur to Alton. However, there are services departing from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center and arriving at North County Transit Center via Civic Center Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Decatur and Alton is 113 miles. The road distance is 107.8 miles.
The best way to get from Decatur to Alton without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 31m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Decatur to Alton, including transfers.
Decatur to Alton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center station.
Decatur to Alton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Decatur to Alton is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Decatur to Alton.
There are 55+ hotels available in Alton.
What companies run services between Decatur, IL, USA and Alton, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Alton via St Louis Bus Station, Civic Center Transit Center, and North County Transit Center in around 3h 49m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 314-982-1406
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro St Louis
Bus from Civic Center Transit Center to North County Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metro St Louis
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