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

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There are 8 ways to get from Wisconsin to Alton by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MKE - STL
    3h 10m
    $532–917

  2. Drive 360.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Altoncar car 360.9 mi
    6h 13m
    $66–96

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    6h 55m
    $118–238

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    9h 54m
    $95–152

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    4h 34m
    $358–806

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kenosha to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    5h 10m
    $139–628

  7. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MSP - STL
    5h 18m
    $458–1,051

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    8h 14m
    $130–228

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Wisconsin, USA and Alton, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Alton via Chicago Union Station and Alton Station in around 6h 55m.

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