There are 6 ways to get from Indiana to Alton by bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
5h 14m$70–101Drive 239.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Altoncar 239.2 mi
4h 10m$44–64Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MDW - STL
4h 14m$130–579Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Alton Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
6h 24m$73–150Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
4h 39m$380–779Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
- Take the train from Springfield to Alton Stationtrain
6h 16m$87–342
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Alton is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Alton is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana station to Alton. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at North County Transit Center via Civic Center Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Indiana and Alton is 269 miles. The road distance is 240.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Alton without a car is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Indiana to Alton, including transfers.
Indiana to Alton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indiana to Alton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Alton is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 2:31 AM in Indiana and 1:31 AM in Alton.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Alton is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Indiana to Alton.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Alton, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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