CA → IL · about 1,593 miles
Los Angeles to Alton train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from Los Angeles to Alton. The fastest takes 56 hours 56 minutes; every train leaves at 10:00 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 56h 56m
- Leaves at
- 10:00 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Los Angeles 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 PM | 8:56 AM +3 day | 56h 56m | Tue, Thu, Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Los Angeles Where you get off in Alton The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Los Angeles
Where the train stops in Alton
- Alton Amtrak Station Map of Alton Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Alton to Los Angeles
Questions
How long is the train from Los Angeles to Alton?
The fastest direct train takes 56 hours 56 minutes.
What time is the first train from Los Angeles to Alton?
Every departure is at 10:00 PM (Tue, Thu, Sat).
Which rail companies go from Los Angeles to Alton?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Los Angeles?
Trains to Alton leave from Los Angeles (Americanstar).