IL → IL · about 242 miles
Chicago to Alton train schedule
Amtrak runs 38 direct trains a week from Chicago to Alton. The fastest takes 3 hours 57 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:15 AM and the last at 7:10 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 38
- Fastest trip
- 3h 57m
- First train
- 7:15 AM
- Last train
- 7:10 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Chicago Union Station 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:15 AM | 11:12 AM | 3h 57m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:50 AM | 1:57 PM | 4h 07m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:10 PM | 6:30 PM | 4h 20m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:20 PM | 9:36 PM | 4h 16m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:10 PM | 11:20 PM | 4h 10m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Alton The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Chicago
Where the train stops in Alton
- Alton Amtrak Station Map of Alton Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Questions
How long is the train from Chicago to Alton?
The fastest direct train takes 3 hours 57 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 16 minutes.
What time is the first train from Chicago to Alton?
The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:10 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Chicago to Alton?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Chicago?
Trains to Alton leave from Chicago Union Station.