The average train between Carbondale and Elgin takes 7h 29m and the fastest train takes 7h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Carbondale to Elgin. 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 Carbondale and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 3:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Carbondale is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Elgin at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Carbondale to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Carbondale station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
Carbondale to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
Carbondale to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Carbondale and Elgin is 485.8 km. The road distance is 556 km.
You can take a train from Carbondale to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 23m.
