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How to get fromSaint Paul to East Altonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Saint Paul to East 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 26m
    $437–1,022

  2. Drive 509.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Paul to East Altoncar car 509.9 mi
    10h 7m
    $94–135

  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 / ...
    13h
    $225–455

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    16h 41m
    $128–227

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus 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
    18h 6m
    $181–348

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: 479.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and East 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 train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to East Alton via Chicago Union Station and Alton Station in around 13h.

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