TX → IL · about 737 miles
Austin to Alton train schedule
Amtrak runs 10 direct trains a week from Austin to Alton. The fastest takes 23 hours 30 minutes; every train leaves at 9:26 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 10
- Fastest trip
- 23h 30m
- Leaves at
- 9:26 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Austin and arrives at Alton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:26 AM | 8:56 AM +1 day | 23h 30m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Austin Where you get off in Alton The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Austin
Where the train stops in Alton
- Alton Amtrak Station Map of Alton Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Questions
How long is the train from Austin to Alton?
The fastest direct train takes 23 hours 30 minutes; the typical trip is 23 hours 30 minutes.
What time is the first train from Austin to Alton?
Every departure is at 9:26 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Austin to Alton?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Austin?
Trains to Alton leave from Austin Amtrak station.