How much does a train ticket from Indianapolis to Alton cost?

The average train ticket price from Indianapolis to Alton is $368. The best way to find train tickets from Indianapolis to Alton is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Indianapolis to Alton?

A train trip between Indianapolis and Alton is around 13h 8m, although the fastest train will take about 13h 8m. This is the time it takes to travel the 222 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Indianapolis and Alton?

The number of trains from Indianapolis to Alton can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Indianapolis to Alton by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Indianapolis to Alton?

When taking the train from Indianapolis to Alton, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train Indianapolis to Alton from $288 | Refundable Tickets

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: June 30 at 6:00am
Departure city: Indianapolis
Departure location: Greyhound Amtrak Station
Arrival time: June 30 at 9:36pm
Destination city: Alton
Destination location: Alton Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 16h 36m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: June 30 at 6:00am
Departure city: Indianapolis
Departure location: Greyhound Amtrak Station
Arrival time: June 30 at 6:08pm
Destination city: Alton
Destination location: Alton Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 13h 8m
Departure time: June 30 at 6:00am
Departure city: Indianapolis
Departure location: Greyhound Amtrak Station
Arrival time: June 30 at 6:08pm
Destination city: Alton
Destination location: Alton Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 13h 8m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Alton.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$94 - $113	Average Duration11h 26m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$368 - $368	Average Duration13h 8m	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Indianapolis to Alton

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Alton. The journey takes about 11 hours 26 minutes and with fares starting at just $94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

11h 26mAverage Duration

$94Cheapest ticket

9kgCO₂ emissions

Train Indianapolis to Alton: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$368

Average train trip duration13h 8m

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure6:00am

Distance221 miles (356 km)

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,230 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5230 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $368

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Indianapolis to Alton Train

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Alton you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Indianapolis and Alton, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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