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

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

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  1. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    3h 29m
    $325–774

  2. Drive 281.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elgin to Altoncar car 281.9 mi
    5h 4m
    $52–75

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    6h 43m
    $96–189

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    4h 57m
    $133–627

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    3. Take the train from Springfield to Alton Stationtrain train
    5h 10m
    $85–357

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar109Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Alton, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Elgin to Alton via Chicago Union Station and Alton Station in around 6h 43m.

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