There are 6 ways to get from O'Hare to Alton by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
2h 53m$322–770Drive 286.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from O'Hare to Altoncar 286.3 mi
4h 55m$53–76Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
6h 14m$92–187Bus, train
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Uptown Stationbus Peoria line
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Alton Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
7h 46m$97–164Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Cumberland to Clark/Lakesubway
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MDW - STL
3h 55m$130–625Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
9h 59m$84–128
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Alton is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Alton is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $320 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare to Alton. However, there are services departing from East River Rd & Berwyn and arriving at North County Transit Center via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Chicago Bus Station and Civic Center Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from O'Hare to Alton station. However, there are services departing from Cumberland and arriving at Alton Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between O'Hare and Alton is 284 miles. The road distance is 287.9 miles.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Alton without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from O'Hare to Alton, including transfers.
O'Hare to Alton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
O'Hare to Alton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Alton is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $320 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 6h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 9h 59m.
What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Alton, IL, USA?
American Airlines, GoJet Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- 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
- 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
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 Bloomington-Normal to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Cumberland to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Uptown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
O'Hare to Alton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
O'Hare to Alton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to Alton is 288 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from O'Hare to Alton.
There are 58+ hotels available in Alton.