Trip information

Departure: Alton, IL
Arrival: Columbus, WI
Fastest route: 8h 17min
Distance: 579km
Cheapest route: $44
Transfers: Between 1 and 2
Train companies: Amtrak

Cheap train schedules leaving on Tuesday

One Passenger / One Trip

7:27am

Alton, IL

Alton

5:02pm

Columbus, WI

Columbus

9h 35min

+ 1 layover

$49

7:27am

Alton, IL

Alton

12:20pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

4h 53min

Amtrak
Lincoln Service

$26

1h 55min layover

2:15pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

5:02pm

Columbus, WI

Columbus

2h 47min

Amtrak
Empire Builder

$23

7:27am

Alton, IL

Alton

5:02pm

Columbus, WI

Columbus

9h 35min

++ 2 layovers

$65

7:27am

Alton, IL

Alton

12:20pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

4h 53min

Amtrak
Lincoln Service

$26

0h 45min layover

1:05pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

2:34pm

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee

1h 29min

Amtrak
Hiawatha Service

$25

1h 18min layover

3:52pm

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee

5:02pm

Columbus, WI

Columbus

1h 10min

Amtrak
Empire Builder

$14

8:45am

Alton, IL

Alton

5:02pm

Columbus, WI

Columbus

8h 17min

+ 1 layover

$49

8:45am

Alton, IL

Alton

1:52pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

5h 7min

Amtrak
Texas Eagle

$26

0h 23min layover

2:15pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

5:02pm

Columbus, WI

Columbus

2h 47min

Amtrak
Empire Builder

$23

8:45am

Alton, IL

Alton

5:02pm

Columbus, WI

Columbus

8h 17min

+ 1 layover

$44

8:45am

Alton, IL

Alton

1:52pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

5h 7min

Amtrak
Texas Eagle

$21

0h 23min layover

2:15pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

5:02pm

Columbus, WI

Columbus

2h 47min

Amtrak
Empire Builder

$23

Overview

Traveling from Alton to Columbus by train

First departure
7:27am
Avg price
$51.75
Carriers
1
Last arrival
5:02pm

Train information Alton - Columbus

The Alton - Columbus route has approximately 4 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 8h 17min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $44 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between Alton and Columbus is around 579 kilometers and bus companies that can help you in your journey are: Amtrak.
Remember that the number of transfers to be made will be at least 1 so in some cases you should book the tickets separately.

  • Trips per day 4
  • Direct trips 0

How long does it take to get from Alton to Columbus by train?

The train journey may vary depending on the stops. The minimum duration is usually around 8h 17min to cover 579 kilometers.

I'm looking for cheap tickets for this route ...

According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $44 and leaves Alton. If you decide to make this journey you will have to do 1 stop before reaching Columbus.

  • Avg duration 8h 56min
  • Cheapest price $44

What time does the last train leave?

The last train leaves at 8:45am from Alton and arrives at 5:02pm at Columbus. It will take 8h 17min, its price is $44 and the number of changes will be 1.

Are there any direct routes between Alton and Columbus?

We do not have direct routes in our database. The minimum number of transfers will be 1 transshipments and the total duration of the trip will be approximately 9h 35min

  • Last train 8:45am
  • Transfers 1

What are the train stations in Alton?

  • Alton

What are the train stations in Columbus?

  • Columbus
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