There are 7 ways to get from Marshall to Alton by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Marshall to Kalamazoo-Airport-AZOtaxi
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane AZO - STL
4h 48m$241–662Drive 433.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Marshall to Altoncar 433.7 mi
7h 20m$80–115Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
8h 28m$163–331Bus, train
- Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
9h 43m$143–271Bus
- Take the bus from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
11h 27m$164–245Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Marshall to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane LAN - STL
4h 41m$284–874Train to Detroit, fly
- Take the train from Albion Station to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DTW - STL
5h 41m$712–1,117
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marshall to Alton is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Marshall to Alton is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $280 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Marshall to Alton. However, there are services departing from Battle Creek and arriving at North County Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station and Civic Center Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Marshall to Alton station. However, there are services departing from Battle Creek and arriving at Alton Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Marshall and Alton is 407 miles. The road distance is 436.3 miles.
The best way to get from Marshall to Alton without a car is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs $160 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Marshall to Alton, including transfers.
Marshall to Alton bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Battle Creek station.
Marshall to Alton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Battle Creek station.
The best way to get from Marshall to Alton is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs $160 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $250 and takes 11h 27m.
What companies run services between Marshall, MI, USA and Alton, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Marshall to Alton via Battle Creek, Chicago Union Station, and Alton Station in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Marshall to Alton via Battle Creek, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Civic Center Transit Center, and North County Transit Center in around 11h 27m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albion Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $110–160
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More Questions & Answers
Marshall to Alton bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Alton is 1h behind Marshall. It is currently 4:22 PM in Marshall and 3:22 PM in Alton.
Marshall to Alton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marshall to Alton is 436 miles. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Marshall to Alton.
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