MO → IL · about 21 miles
St. Louis to Alton train schedule
Amtrak runs 38 direct trains a week from St. Louis to Alton. The fastest takes 41 minutes; the first train leaves at 4:30 AM and the last at 5:40 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 38
- Fastest trip
- 41m
- First train
- 4:30 AM
- Last train
- 5:40 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from St. Louis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:30 AM | 5:12 AM | 42m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:35 AM | 7:19 AM | 44m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:10 AM | 8:56 AM | 46m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:55 PM | 3:37 PM | 42m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:40 PM | 6:21 PM | 41m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in St. Louis Where you get off in Alton The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in St. Louis
- St Louis Bus Station Map of St Louis Bus Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Alton
- Alton Amtrak Station Map of Alton Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Alton to St. Louis
Questions
How long is the train from St. Louis to Alton?
The fastest direct train takes 41 minutes; the typical trip is 44 minutes.
What time is the first train from St. Louis to Alton?
The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 5:40 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from St. Louis to Alton?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in St. Louis?
Trains to Alton leave from St Louis Bus Station.