There are 7 ways to get from Schaumburg to Alton by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, or train
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Line 600 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
best- Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
3h 10m$324–773Drive 285.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schaumburg to Altoncar 285.9 mi
4h 56m$53–76Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
6h 35m$94–190Bus
- Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
8h 59m$105–151Line 600 bus, subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Take the subway from Rosemont 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
4h 17m$131–628Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train
- 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
4h 51m$84–356Train via Garfield Ridge (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Alton Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
6h 59m$88–177
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schaumburg to Alton is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Schaumburg to Alton is to line 600 bus and fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $320 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Schaumburg to Alton. However, there are services departing from Woodfield Mall and arriving at North County Transit Center via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Civic Center Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Schaumburg to Alton station. However, there are services departing from Rosemont and arriving at Alton Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Schaumburg and Alton is 295 miles. The road distance is 287.6 miles.
The best way to get from Schaumburg to Alton without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Schaumburg to Alton, including transfers.
Schaumburg to Alton bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Woodfield Mall station.
Schaumburg to Alton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Schaumburg to Alton is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 8h 59m.
What companies run services between Schaumburg, IL, USA and Alton, IL, USA?
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodfield Mall to Alton via Illinois Terminal, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, 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
- $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
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
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
Train from Summit Amtrak to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Rosemont to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Schaumburg to Alton bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Schaumburg to Alton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schaumburg to Alton is 288 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Schaumburg to Alton.
There are 58+ hotels available in Alton.