There are 3 ways to get from Alton to Decatur by train, taxi, or car
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Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alton Station to Springfieldtrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decaturtaxi
1h 43m$119–165Drive 106.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alton to Decaturcar 106.8 mi
2h 18m$20–29Train, taxi via Lincoln
- Take the train from Alton Station to Lincoln Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the taxi from Lincoln Station to Decaturtaxi
2h 20m$120–177
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alton to Decatur is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Alton to Decatur is to train and taxi which takes 1h 43m and costs $110 - $170.
The distance between Alton and Decatur is 113 miles. The road distance is 107.5 miles.
The best way to get from Alton to Decatur without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 43m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Alton to Decatur, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Alton to Decatur is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Alton to Decatur.
There are 13+ hotels available in Decatur.
What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Decatur, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Alton to Decatur. However, you can take the taxi to Alton Station, take the train to Springfield, then take the taxi to Decatur. Alternatively, you can drive from Alton to Decatur in around 2h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alton Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alton Station to Lincoln Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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