Train from Bloomington, IL to Alton, US: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Bloomington to Alton on 1 December
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Uptown Station
Alton StationCheapest
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Uptown Station
Alton StationFastest
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Uptown Station
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Uptown Station
Alton StationNo tags
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Uptown Station
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Bloomington to Alton

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Alton. The journey takes about 1 hour 58 minutes and with fares starting at just £42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1h 58mAverage duration
126 milesDistance
5kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£42 - £42Average duration1h 58m
5kg CO₂e
Average price£13 - £57Average duration2h 1m
18kg CO₂e

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.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Bloomington to Alton?

    The cheapest train tickets from Bloomington to Alton start from £13. The average price for this train route is around £18. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. 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.

  3. Which train operators serve the Bloomington to Alton route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.

  4. 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.

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To 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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Bloomington, IL to Alton, US?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The 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 £18 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £13. 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!

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