IL → AZ · about 1,228 miles
Alton to Benson train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from Alton to Benson. The fastest takes 49 hours 8 minutes; every train leaves at 6:30 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 49h 08m
- Leaves at
- 6:30 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Alton Amtrak Station and arrives at Benson Amtrak. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 PM | 5:38 PM +2 day | 49h 08m | Tue, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:30 PM | 6:38 PM +2 day | 50h 08m | Tue, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Alton Where you get off in Benson The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Alton
- Alton Amtrak Station Map of Alton Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Benson
Questions
How long is the train from Alton to Benson?
The fastest direct train takes 49 hours 8 minutes.
What time is the first train from Alton to Benson?
Every departure is at 6:30 PM (Tue, Fri, Sun).
Which rail companies go from Alton to Benson?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Alton?
Trains to Benson leave from Alton Amtrak Station.