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How to get fromMinneapolis to Altonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MSP - STL
    3h 14m
    $432–1,017

  2. Drive 513.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Altoncar car 513.5 mi
    10h 13m
    $94–136

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    14h 21m
    $222–454

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    15h 39m
    $130–234

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Stationtrain train
    17h 33m
    $173–324

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 476.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Alton, IL, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Alton via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, and Alton Station in around 14h 21m.

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