How much does a train ticket cost from Bloomington to Alton?

The cheapest train tickets from Bloomington to Alton start from ZAR 270. The average price for this train route is around ZAR 371. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Bloomington to Alton?

The average train journey time from Bloomington to Alton is 2h 1m, covering a distance of 126 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 56m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Bloomington to Alton route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bloomington to Alton?

The earliest train from Bloomington to Alton departs at 09:16. And the latest train departs at 21:19.

Train Bloomington to Alton from ZAR 236 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Bloomington to Alton on 1 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:28	Uptown Station	2h 8m	21:36	Alton Station	Cheapest
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	1h 56m	11:12	Alton Station	Fastest
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	1h 56m	11:12	Alton Station	No tags
Train	11:59	Uptown Station	1h 58m	13:57	Alton Station	No tags
Train	11:59	Uptown Station	1h 58m	13:57	Alton Station	No tags
Train	16:22	Uptown Station	2h 8m	18:30	Alton Station	No tags
Train	16:22	Uptown Station	2h 8m	18:30	Alton Station	No tags
Train	19:28	Uptown Station	2h 8m	21:36	Alton Station	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Alton on 2 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:19	Uptown Station	2h 1m	23:20	Alton Station	Cheapest
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	1h 56m	11:12	Alton Station	Fastest
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	1h 56m	11:12	Alton Station	No tags
Train	11:59	Uptown Station	1h 58m	13:57	Alton Station	No tags
Train	11:59	Uptown Station	1h 58m	13:57	Alton Station	No tags
Train	16:22	Uptown Station	2h 8m	18:30	Alton Station	No tags
Train	16:22	Uptown Station	2h 8m	18:30	Alton Station	No tags
Train	19:28	Uptown Station	2h 8m	21:36	Alton Station	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Alton on 3 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:28	Uptown Station	2h 8m	21:36	Alton Station	Cheapest
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	1h 56m	11:12	Alton Station	Fastest
Train	11:59	Uptown Station	1h 58m	13:57	Alton Station	No tags
Train	11:59	Uptown Station	1h 58m	13:57	Alton Station	No tags
Train	16:22	Uptown Station	2h 8m	18:30	Alton Station	No tags
Train	16:22	Uptown Station	2h 8m	18:30	Alton Station	No tags
Train	19:28	Uptown Station	2h 8m	21:36	Alton Station	No tags
Train	21:19	Uptown Station	2h 1m	23:20	Alton Station	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Alton on 4 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:19	Uptown Station	2h 1m	23:20	Alton Station	Cheapest
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	1h 56m	11:12	Alton Station	Fastest
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	1h 56m	11:12	Alton Station	No tags
Train	11:59	Uptown Station	1h 58m	13:57	Alton Station	No tags
Train	11:59	Uptown Station	1h 58m	13:57	Alton Station	No tags
Train	16:22	Uptown Station	2h 8m	18:30	Alton Station	No tags
Train	16:22	Uptown Station	2h 8m	18:30	Alton Station	No tags
Train	19:28	Uptown Station	2h 8m	21:36	Alton Station	No tags

Next departures from Bloomington to Alton on 5 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:16	Uptown Station	1h 56m	11:12	Alton Station	CheapestFastest
Train	16:22	Uptown Station	2h 8m	18:30	Alton Station	No tags
Train	16:22	Uptown Station	2h 8m	18:30	Alton Station	No tags
Train	21:19	Uptown Station	2h 1m	23:20	Alton Station	No tags
Train	21:19	Uptown Station	2h 1m	23:20	Alton Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Bloomington to Alton

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Alton. The journey takes about 2 hours 1 minute and with fares starting at just ZAR 270, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

2h 1mAverage duration

126 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceZAR 909 - ZAR 909	Average duration1h 58m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceZAR 270 - ZAR 909	Average duration2h 1m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,833 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5833 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at ZAR 270

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bloomington, IL to Alton, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Bloomington to Alton?
The cheapest train tickets from Bloomington to Alton start from ZAR 270. The average price for this train route is around ZAR 371. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Bloomington to Alton?
The average train journey time from Bloomington to Alton is 2h 1m, covering a distance of 126 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 56m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Bloomington to Alton route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bloomington to Alton?
The earliest train from Bloomington to Alton departs at 09:16. And the latest train departs at 21:19.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

29/06

ZAR 236

30/06

ZAR 236

Today

ZAR 236

02/07

ZAR 236

03/07

ZAR 236

04/07

ZAR 236

05/07

ZAR 623

06/07

ZAR 236

The cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to Alton, US was searched and found on 29 Jun 2026 with a price of ZAR 236

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bloomington, IL to Alton, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from ZAR 236 to ZAR 4,410 for a train ticket from Bloomington, IL to Alton, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ZAR 236, which is on 2026-07-02.

What's the cheapest way to go from Bloomington, IL to Alton, US?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1h 58m	Avg priceZAR 909	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2h 1m	Avg priceZAR 371	Daily departures4

The best way to travel between Bloomington, IL and Alton, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost ZAR 371 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from ZAR 270. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Alton, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Bloomington, IL to Alton, US in about 1h 58m – that's the fastest way to get there!