IL → AR · about 311 miles
Alton to Little Rock train schedule
Amtrak runs 10 direct trains a week from Alton to Little Rock. The fastest takes 8 hours 47 minutes; every train leaves at 6:30 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 10
- Fastest trip
- 8h 47m
- Leaves at
- 6:30 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Alton Amtrak Station and arrives at Little Rock Union 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 | 3:17 AM +1 day | 8h 47m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Alton Where you get off in Little Rock 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 Little Rock
- Little Rock Union Station Map of Little Rock Union Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Little Rock to Alton
Questions
How long is the train from Alton to Little Rock?
The fastest direct train takes 8 hours 47 minutes; the typical trip is 8 hours 47 minutes.
What time is the first train from Alton to Little Rock?
Every departure is at 6:30 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Alton to Little Rock?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Alton?
Trains to Little Rock leave from Alton Amtrak Station.