The average train between Aurora and Carbondale takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Aurora to Carbondale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Aurora and Carbondale. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aurora is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Carbondale at 1:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aurora to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Aurora station and arriving at Carbondale station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Aurora to Carbondale train services, operated by Metra, depart from Aurora station.
Aurora to Carbondale train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Carbondale station.
The distance between Aurora and Carbondale is 455 km. The road distance is 557 km.
You can take a train from Aurora to Carbondale via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 45m.