Bus Tickets from Chicago to Alton, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 27 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: July 27 at
    Destination city: Alton
    Destination location: Alton Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Alton.

Bus
Average Price$92 - $92Average Duration3h 59m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$27 - $301Average Duration4h 10m
36kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Alton

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Alton. The journey takes about 3 hours 59 minutes and with fares starting at just $92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
3h 59mAverage Duration
$92Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Alton, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$92
Average bus trip duration3h 59m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure7:15am
Distance244 miles (392 km)

Chicago to Alton Bus

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

Best price found
07/24
$87
07/25
$87
Today
$87
07/27
$87
07/28
$87
07/29
$87
07/30
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07/31
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Alton, US was searched and found on Jul 24, 2025 with a price of $87

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

You can expect to pay from $87 to $87 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Alton, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $87 which is on 2025-07-27.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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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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Bus from Chicago to Alton, US

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