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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Alton Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    3h 31m
    $80–156

  2. Drive 246.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Altoncar car 246.6 mi
    4h 11m
    $45–65

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    4h 47m
    $328–777

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    4h 8m
    $133–624

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain 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 28m
    $88–360

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: 221.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Alton Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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