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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Uptown Station | Alton Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
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| Train | Uptown Station | Alton Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Uptown Station | Alton Station | No tags | ||||
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Bloomington to Alton
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Alton. The journey takes about 2 hours 1 minute and with fares starting at just CA$23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5788 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at CA$23
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bloomington, IL to Alton, US by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Bloomington to Alton?
The cheapest train tickets from Bloomington to Alton start from CA$23. The average price for this train route is around CA$46. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Bloomington to Alton?
The average train journey time from Bloomington to Alton is 2h 1m, covering a distance of 126 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 56m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Bloomington to Alton route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bloomington to Alton?
The earliest train from Bloomington to Alton departs at 09:16. And the latest train departs at 21:19.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to Alton, US was searched and found on 19 Apr 2026 with a price of CA$20To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bloomington, IL to Alton, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from CA$20 to CA$318 for a train ticket from Bloomington, IL to Alton, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CA$20, which is on 2026-04-21.
What's the cheapest way to go from Bloomington, IL to Alton, US?
The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Bloomington, IL and Alton, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost CA$46 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from CA$23. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Alton, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Bloomington, IL to Alton, US in about 1h 58m – that's the fastest way to get there!
