Trains tickets from Alton, US to Detroit, MI

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Train Alton, US to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$148
Average train trip duration14h 14m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure5:14am
Distance441 miles (710 km)
Latest train departure8:56am

Alton to Detroit Train

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

You can expect to pay from $110 to $544 for a train ticket from Alton, US to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $110 which is on 2025-08-25.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Alton to Detroit is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Detroit, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Alton and Detroit, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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