There are 7 ways to get from Skokie to Alton by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
best- Take the bus from Lehigh & Devon to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
3h 12m$324–772Drive 292.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Skokie to Altoncar 292.9 mi
5h 9m$54–78Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
5h 58m$94–187Bus, train
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Uptown Stationbus Peoria line
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Alton Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
8h 23m$97–165Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Take the subway from Howard 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 8m$130–625Fly 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 53m$84–356Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
9h 51m$83–129
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Skokie to Alton is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Skokie to Alton is to bus and fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $320 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Skokie to Alton. However, there are services departing from Oakton & Crawford and arriving at North County Transit Center via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Chicago Bus Station and Civic Center Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Skokie to Alton station. However, there are services departing from Edgebrook and arriving at Alton Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Skokie and Alton is 292 miles. The road distance is 294.6 miles.
The best way to get from Skokie to Alton without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Skokie to Alton, including transfers.
Skokie to Alton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Skokie to Alton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Skokie to Alton is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 9h 51m.
What companies run services between Skokie, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- 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
Train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Howard to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $0
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Lehigh & Devon to Jefferson Park Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Lehigh & Devon to Jefferson Park Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Uptown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
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 USA
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More Questions & Answers
Skokie to Alton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Skokie to Alton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skokie to Alton is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Skokie to Alton.
There are 58+ hotels available in Alton.