There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Alton by train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
6h 47m$158–242Drive 268.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Geneva to Altoncar 268.4 mi
4h 53m$49–71Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
5h 6m$377–777Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MDW - STL
4h 54m$127–577Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train
- Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
- Take the train from Springfield to Alton Stationtrain
6h 43m$100–350Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MKE - STL
7h 9m$585–1,014
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Alton is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Alton is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Alton station. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Alton Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Geneva and Alton is 296 miles. The road distance is 269.9 miles.
The best way to get from Geneva to Alton without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Geneva to Alton, including transfers.
Geneva to Alton train services, operated by Metra, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Alton train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Alton is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Geneva to Alton.
There are 56+ hotels available in Alton.
What companies run services between Geneva, IL, USA and Alton, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Geneva to Alton via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Alton Station in around 6h 47m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Geneva to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Geneva to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Geneva to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Geneva to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Geneva to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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