IL → IL · about 95 miles
Alton to Lincoln train schedule
Amtrak runs 38 direct trains a week from Alton to Lincoln. The fastest takes 1 hour 22 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 22m
- First train
- 5:14 AM
- Last train
- 6:21 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Alton Amtrak Station and arrives at Lincoln 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:14 AM | 6:36 AM | 1h 22m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:21 AM | 8:44 AM | 1h 23m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:56 AM | 10:29 AM | 1h 33m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:39 PM | 5:08 PM | 1h 29m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:21 PM | 7:46 PM | 1h 25m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Alton Where you get off in Lincoln 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 Lincoln
- Lincoln Amtrak Station Map of Lincoln Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Questions
How long is the train from Alton to Lincoln?
The fastest direct train takes 1 hour 22 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 29 minutes.
What time is the first train from Alton to Lincoln?
The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM (Daily) and the last at 6:21 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Alton to Lincoln?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Alton?
Trains to Lincoln leave from Alton Amtrak Station.