AZ → IL · about 1,228 miles
Benson to Alton train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from Benson to Alton. The fastest takes 45 hours 3 minutes; the first train leaves at 8:53 AM and the last at 9:53 AM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 45h 03m
- First train
- 8:53 AM
- Last train
- 9:53 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Benson Amtrak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:53 AM New | 8:56 AM +2 day | 46h 03m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:53 AM | 8:56 AM +2 day | 45h 03m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Benson Where you get off in Alton The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Benson
Where the train stops in Alton
- Alton Amtrak Station Map of Alton Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Questions
How long is the train from Benson to Alton?
The fastest direct train takes 45 hours 3 minutes.
What time is the first train from Benson to Alton?
The earliest departure is at 8:53 AM (Wed, Fri, Sun) and the last at 9:53 AM (Wed, Fri, Sun).
Which rail companies go from Benson to Alton?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Benson?
Trains to Alton leave from Benson Amtrak.