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Trip Overview

The average train between Carbondale and Fox Lake takes 8h 37m and the fastest train takes 7h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Carbondale to Fox Lake. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 37m
Duration
359 mi
Distance
$207
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Carbondale to Fox Lake train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Carbondale and Fox Lake. The earliest departure is at 3:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Carbondale is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Fox Lake at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMetra8h 28m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakMetra8h 57m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetra8h 36m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMetra8h 28m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakMetra8h 57m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetra8h 36m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMetra8h 28m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakMetra8h 57m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetra8h 36m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMetra8h 28m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakMetra8h 54m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetra8h 42m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMetra7h 57m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakMetra8h 54m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetra8h 42m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMetra7h 57m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakMetra8h 57m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetra8h 36m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMetra8h 28m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carbondale to Fox Lake? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Carbondale to Fox Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 358.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Fox Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Carbondale to Fox Lake via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 4m.

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