CA → IL · about 1,502 miles
Palm Springs to Alton train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from Palm Springs to Alton. The fastest takes 54 hours 20 minutes; every train leaves at 12:36 AM.
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- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 54h 20m
- Leaves at
- 12:36 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Palm Springs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:36 AM | 8:56 AM +2 day | 54h 20m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Palm Springs Where you get off in Alton The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Palm Springs
Where the train stops in Alton
- Alton Amtrak Station Map of Alton Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Alton to Palm Springs
Questions
How long is the train from Palm Springs to Alton?
The fastest direct train takes 54 hours 20 minutes.
What time is the first train from Palm Springs to Alton?
Every departure is at 12:36 AM (Wed, Fri, Sun).
Which rail companies go from Palm Springs to Alton?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Palm Springs?
Trains to Alton leave from Palm Springs Amtrak.