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How to get fromSpringfield to Altonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Springfield to Alton by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Bradley International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane BDL - STL
    6h 38m
    $186–728

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    25h 12m
    $390–782

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2605 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    28h 11m
    $214–398

  4. Drive 1,075.6 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Altoncar car 1,075.6 mi
    19h 15m
    $197–284

  5. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane BOS - STL
    7h 24m
    $451–988

  6. Bus to Albany County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Albanybus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ALB - STL
    8h 49m
    $258–1,042

  7. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LGA - STL
    8h 14m
    $251–942

  8. Train, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane EWR - STL
    8h 26m
    $477–1,534

  9. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane JFK - STL
    8h 40m
    $221–1,325

Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 994.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Springfield, MA, USA and Alton, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Alton via Chicago Union Station and Alton Station in around 25h 12m.

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