IL → CA · about 1,593 miles
Alton to Los Angeles train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from Alton to Los Angeles. The fastest takes 61 hours 5 minutes; every train leaves at 6:30 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 61h 05m
- Leaves at
- 6:30 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Alton Amtrak Station and arrives at Los Angeles. 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 | 5:35 AM +3 day | 61h 05m | Tue, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Alton Where you get off in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles
Return trip: Los Angeles to Alton
Questions
How long is the train from Alton to Los Angeles?
The fastest direct train takes 61 hours 5 minutes.
What time is the first train from Alton to Los Angeles?
Every departure is at 6:30 PM (Tue, Fri, Sun).
Which rail companies go from Alton to Los Angeles?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Alton?
Trains to Los Angeles leave from Alton Amtrak Station.