How far is Bloomington from Alton?

Bloomington and Alton are 125 miles (201 km) apart.

Bloomington to Alton from $54 | Refundable Tickets

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Departure time: September 12 at 9:19pm
Departure city: Bloomington
Departure location: Uptown Station
Arrival time: September 12 at 11:20pm
Destination city: Alton
Destination location: Alton Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 2h 1m
Departure time: September 12 at 7:28pm
Departure city: Bloomington
Departure location: Uptown Station
Arrival time: September 12 at 9:36pm
Destination city: Alton
Destination location: Alton Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 2h 8m
Departure time: September 12 at 4:04pm
Departure city: Bloomington
Departure location: Uptown Station
Arrival time: September 12 at 6:08pm
Destination city: Alton
Destination location: Alton Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 2h 4m
Departure time: September 12 at 11:59am
Departure city: Bloomington
Departure location: Uptown Station
Arrival time: September 12 at 1:57pm
Destination city: Alton
Destination location: Alton Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1h 58m
Departure time: September 12 at 9:16am
Departure city: Bloomington
Departure location: Uptown Station
Arrival time: September 12 at 11:12am
Destination city: Alton
Destination location: Alton Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1h 56m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bloomington to Alton.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$54 - $54	Average Duration1h 58m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$16 - $73	Average Duration2h 1m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Bloomington to Alton

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Alton. The journey takes about 1 hour 58 minutes and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1h 58mAverage Duration

$54Cheapest ticket

5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bloomington, IL to Alton, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$54

Average bus trip duration1h 58m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure9:16am

Distance126 miles (203 km)

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Amtrak

4/55,421 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5421 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $54

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Bloomington to Alton Bus

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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Bloomington to Alton but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Bloomington to Alton, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Bloomington to Alton.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Bloomington to Alton while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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