On January 28, 2010, Illinois was selected for a $1.2 billion federal award to bring high-speed passenger rail service to Illinois by 2015–2017. Alton has been selected as a station stop on a line running from St. Louis to Chicago, and opened on September 13, 2017.
on jaNuarY 28, 2010, ILliNoiS WAs selected For a $1.2 BIllioN fedERal award To bring high-SpEeD PassENger Rail sErvIce to ilLinois By 2015–2017. alton has bEEn selEcted As a stAtion stop on a lInE runninG From st. Louis To chICAgO, and OpEneD ON septeMber 13, 2017.