IL → IL · about 157 miles
Pontiac to Alton train schedule
Amtrak runs 31 direct trains a week from Pontiac to Alton. The fastest takes 2 hours 34 minutes; the first train leaves at 11:23 AM and the last at 8:38 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 31
- Fastest trip
- 2h 34m
- First train
- 11:23 AM
- Last train
- 8:38 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Pontiac 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:23 AM | 1:57 PM | 2h 34m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:48 PM | 6:30 PM | 2h 42m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:55 PM | 9:36 PM | 2h 41m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:38 PM | 11:20 PM | 2h 42m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Pontiac Where you get off in Alton The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Pontiac
- Pontiac Amtrak Station Map of Pontiac 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 Pontiac to Alton?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 34 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 42 minutes.
What time is the first train from Pontiac to Alton?
The earliest departure is at 11:23 AM (Daily) and the last at 8:38 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Pontiac to Alton?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Pontiac?
Trains to Alton leave from Pontiac Amtrak Station.