There are 6 ways to get from Naperville to Alton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
6h 30m$95–188Drive 263.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Naperville to Altoncar 263.4 mi
4h 32m$49–70Bus
- Take the bus from Naperville to Chicagobus Btw 1210
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
8h 59mLine 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
4h 26m$328–778Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MDW - STL
4h 44m$137–626Train, line 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the train from Naperville to LaGrange Roadtrain
- Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- 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 7m$88–361
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Naperville to Alton is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Naperville to Alton is to line 330 bus and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $320 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Naperville to Alton. However, there are services departing from Naperville and arriving at North County Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station and Civic Center Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Naperville to Alton station. However, there are services departing from Naperville and arriving at Alton Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Naperville and Alton is 288 miles. The road distance is 265 miles.
The best way to get from Naperville to Alton without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $95 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Naperville to Alton, including transfers.
Naperville to Alton bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Naperville station.
Naperville to Alton train services, operated by Metra, depart from Naperville station.
The best way to get from Naperville to Alton is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $95 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 59m.
What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Alton, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Naperville to Alton via Chicago Union Station and Alton Station in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Naperville to Alton via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Civic Center Transit Center, and North County Transit Center in around 8h 59m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to LaGrange Road
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Naperville to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
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More Questions & Answers
Naperville to Alton bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.
Naperville to Alton train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Naperville to Alton is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Naperville to Alton.
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