IL → AR · about 410 miles
Alton to Hope train schedule
Amtrak runs 10 direct trains a week from Alton to Hope. The fastest takes 11 hours 1 minute; every train leaves at 6:30 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 10
- Fastest trip
- 11h 01m
- Leaves at
- 6:30 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Alton Amtrak Station and arrives at Hope Amtrak Station. 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 | 5:31 AM +1 day | 11h 01m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Alton Where you get off in Hope 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 Hope
- Hope Amtrak Station Map of Hope Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Questions
How long is the train from Alton to Hope?
The fastest direct train takes 11 hours 1 minute; the typical trip is 11 hours 1 minute.
What time is the first train from Alton to Hope?
Every departure is at 6:30 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Alton to Hope?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Alton?
Trains to Hope leave from Alton Amtrak Station.