There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Alton by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Saint Louisbus Greyhound US1210
4h 5m$82–126Drive 231.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Altoncar 231.6 mi
4h 1m$43–62Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane SGF - STL
4h 52m$166–634Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane SGF - SPI
- Take the train from Springfield to Alton Stationtrain
6h 35m$126–467
Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Alton is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Alton is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Alton. However, there are services departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at Saint Louis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Springfield and Alton is 235 miles. The road distance is 233 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Alton without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Springfield to Alton, including transfers.
Springfield to Alton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield CU Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Alton is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $650 and takes 4h 52m.
Springfield to Alton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Saint Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Alton is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Springfield to Alton.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Alton, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Saint Louis once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Saint Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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