There are 4 ways to get from Omaha to Alton by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane OMA - STL
3h 3m$651–966Drive 434.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Omaha to Altoncar 434.3 mi
7h 23m$80–115Bus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 706 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
10h 39m$122–193Bus, train
- Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 706 / ...
- Take the train from Kansas City to Alton Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
13h 3m$161–299
Omaha (OMA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Omaha to Alton is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Omaha to Alton is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $650 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Omaha to Alton. However, there are services departing from Omaha and arriving at North County Transit Center via Kansas City Bus Station and Civic Center Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
The distance between Omaha and Alton is 369 miles. The road distance is 436.9 miles.
The best way to get from Omaha to Alton without a car is to bus which takes 10h 39m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Omaha to Alton, including transfers.
Omaha to Alton bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Omaha station.
The best way to get from Omaha to Alton is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $650 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 10h 39m.
Omaha to Alton bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Omaha to Alton is 437 miles. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Omaha to Alton.
What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Alton, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Omaha (OMA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha to Alton via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Civic Center Transit Center, and North County Transit Center in around 10h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Omaha to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Omaha to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Omaha to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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