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Today23 Jul
from US$92
Tomorrow24 Jul
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Sat26 Jul
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Sun27 Jul
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Mon28 Jul
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Tue29 Jul
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 24 July at
    Departure city: Alton
    Departure location: Alton Station
    Arrival time: 24 July at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Alton to Chicago

Average priceUS$92 - US$92Average duration4h 19m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Average priceUS$27 - US$264Average duration4h 19m
36kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
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busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Alton to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 4 hours 19 minutes and with fares starting at just US$27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
4h 19mAverage duration
US$27Cheapest ticket
36kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Alton, US to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$92
Average bus trip duration4h 19m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure18:24
Distance244 miles

Alton to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Alton, US - Chicago

  1. What's the distance between Alton and Chicago by coach?

    The distance between Alton and Chicago by coach is approximately 242 miles (390 km).

  2. How can I get from Alton to Chicago without driving?

    You can travel to Chicago from Alton by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
21/07
US$87
22/07
US$87
Today
US$87
24/07
US$87
25/07
US$87
26/07
US$87
27/07
US$87
28/07
US$87
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Alton, US to Chicago was searched and found on 21 Jul 2025 with a price of US$87

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Alton, US to Chicago as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$87 to US$87 for a bus ticket from Alton, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$87, which is on 2025-07-24.

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Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Alton to Chicago will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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