There are 2 ways to get from Alton to Springfield by train (Amtrak) or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alton to Springfield is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Alton to Springfield is to train which takes 1h and costs $20 - $40.
The distance between Alton and Springfield is 74 miles. The road distance is 87.2 miles.
The best way to get from Alton to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs $20 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h to get from Alton to Springfield, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Alton to Springfield is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Alton to Springfield.
There are 46+ hotels available in Springfield.
What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alton Station to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $11–28 and the journey takes 54 min.
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
- $11–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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