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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    6h 47m
    $98–192

  2. Drive 268.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Geneva to Altoncar car 268.4 mi
    4h 52m
    $49–71

  3. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

    1. Take the train from Geneva to Oak Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    4h 42m
    $330–779

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

    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    4h 54m
    $132–627

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

    1. Take the train from Geneva to Oak Parktrain train
    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
    6h 23m
    $90–362

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: 294.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a train from Geneva to Alton via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Alton Station in around 6h 47m.

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