There are 5 ways to get from Tinley Park to Alton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Alton Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
5h 1m$79–167Drive 264.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tinley Park to Altoncar 264.1 mi
4h 30m$49–70Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
9h 13m$80–127Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MDW - STL
3h 49m$122–568Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Tinley Park to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
4h 21m$367–776
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tinley Park to Alton is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Tinley Park to Alton is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tinley Park to Alton. However, there are services departing from 183rd St & Oak Park Ave and arriving at North County Transit Center via Pace Harvey TC Bay A, Chicago and Civic Center Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Tinley Park to Alton station. However, there are services departing from Tinley Park and arriving at Alton Station via Joliet Gateway Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Tinley Park and Alton is 240 miles. The road distance is 265.6 miles.
The best way to get from Tinley Park to Alton without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Tinley Park to Alton, including transfers.
Tinley Park to Alton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
Tinley Park to Alton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Joliet Gateway Center station.
The best way to get from Tinley Park to Alton is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 9h 13m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $600 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Tinley Park, IL, USA and Alton, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Alton Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
- 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
- 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 Joliet Gateway Center to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Tinley Park to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Tinley Park to Alton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Tinley Park to Alton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tinley Park to Alton is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Tinley Park to Alton.
There are 54+ hotels available in Alton.