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

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There are 4 ways to get from Joliet to Alton Station 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 25m
    $65–150

  2. Drive 245.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Alton Stationcar car 245.3 mi
    4h 10m
    $45–65

  3. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Alton Stationtrain train
    6h 41m
    $289–732

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Alton Stationtrain train
    6h 2m
    $94–579

Joliet to Alton Station by train (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Trains
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Alton Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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