IL → IL · about 126 miles
Alton to Bloomington train schedule
Amtrak runs 38 direct trains a week from Alton to Bloomington. The fastest takes 1 hour 49 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:14 AM and the last at 6:21 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 38
- Fastest trip
- 1h 49m
- First train
- 5:14 AM
- Last train
- 6:21 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Alton Amtrak Station and arrives at Bloomington-Normal. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:14 AM | 7:03 AM | 1h 49m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:21 AM | 9:13 AM | 1h 52m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:56 AM | 11:08 AM | 2h 12m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:39 PM | 5:32 PM | 1h 53m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:21 PM | 8:14 PM | 1h 53m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Alton Where you get off in Bloomington 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 Bloomington
Return trip: Bloomington to Alton
Questions
How long is the train from Alton to Bloomington?
The fastest direct train takes 1 hour 49 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 53 minutes.
What time is the first train from Alton to Bloomington?
The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM (Daily) and the last at 6:21 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Alton to Bloomington?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Alton?
Trains to Bloomington leave from Alton Amtrak Station.