What is the cheapest way to get from Normal to Alton?

The cheapest way to get from Normal to Alton is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Normal to Alton?

The fastest way to get from Normal to Alton is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $28 - $60.

How far is it from Normal to Alton?

The distance between Normal and Alton is 135 miles. The road distance is 154.1 miles.

How do I travel from Normal to Alton without a car?

The best way to get from Normal to Alton without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $28 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Normal to Alton?

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Normal to Alton, including transfers.

Train or fly from Normal to Alton?

The best way to get from Normal to Alton is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $28 - $60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $550 and takes 5h 46m.

Can I drive from Normal to Alton?

Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Alton is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Normal to Alton.

Where can I stay near Alton?

There are 54+ hotels available in Alton.

Normal to Alton - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Normal to Alton by train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Alton Amtrak StationTexas Eagle / ...
2h 10m
$29–59
Drive 153.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Normal to Alton153.2 mi
2h 41m
$28–41
Fly
1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)BMI - STL
5h 46m
$126–536

Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

38Weekly Planes

5h 31mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 134.6 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Alton, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Bloomington-Normal to Alton Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $18–50 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) 5 times a day.

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