IL → IL · about 95 miles
Lincoln to Alton train schedule
Amtrak runs 31 direct trains a week from Lincoln to Alton. The fastest takes 1 hour 32 minutes; the first train leaves at 12:25 PM and the last at 9:47 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 31
- Fastest trip
- 1h 32m
- First train
- 12:25 PM
- Last train
- 9:47 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Lincoln Amtrak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:25 PM | 1:57 PM | 1h 32m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:48 PM | 6:30 PM | 1h 42m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:58 PM | 9:36 PM | 1h 38m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:47 PM | 11:20 PM | 1h 33m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Lincoln Where you get off in Alton The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Lincoln
- Lincoln Amtrak Station Map of Lincoln Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Alton
- Alton Amtrak Station Map of Alton Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Questions
How long is the train from Lincoln to Alton?
The fastest direct train takes 1 hour 32 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 42 minutes.
What time is the first train from Lincoln to Alton?
The earliest departure is at 12:25 PM (Daily) and the last at 9:47 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Lincoln to Alton?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Lincoln?
Trains to Alton leave from Lincoln Amtrak Station.