IL → MO · about 21 miles
Alton to St. Louis train schedule
Amtrak runs 38 direct trains a week from Alton to St. Louis. The fastest takes 45 minutes; the first train leaves at 11:14 AM and the last at 11:22 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 38
- Fastest trip
- 45m
- First train
- 11:14 AM
- Last train
- 11:22 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Alton Amtrak Station and arrives at St. Louis. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:14 AM | 12:01 PM | 47m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:59 PM | 2:51 PM | 52m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:30 PM | 7:25 PM | 55m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:38 PM | 10:23 PM | 45m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:22 PM | 12:09 AM +1 day | 47m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Alton Where you get off in St. Louis 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 St. Louis
- St Louis Bus Station Map of St Louis Bus Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: St. Louis to Alton
Questions
How long is the train from Alton to St. Louis?
The fastest direct train takes 45 minutes; the typical trip is 52 minutes.
What time is the first train from Alton to St. Louis?
The earliest departure is at 11:14 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:22 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Alton to St. Louis?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Alton?
Trains to St. Louis leave from Alton Amtrak Station.