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Trip Overview

The average train between Carbondale and Minneapolis takes 16h 23m and the fastest train takes 16h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Carbondale to Minneapolis. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 23m
Duration
727 mi
Distance
$473
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Carbondale to Minneapolis train times

Trains run twice daily between Carbondale and Minneapolis. The earliest departure is at 3:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Carbondale is at 7:30 AM which arrives into Minneapolis at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 16h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit16h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit16h 20m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit16h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit16h 20m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit16h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit16h 20m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit16h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit16h 20m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit16h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit16h 20m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit16h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit16h 20m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit16h 26m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carbondale to Minneapolis? 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 Minneapolis.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 727.5 mi
  • Duration: 16h 23m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

You can take a train from Carbondale to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 14h 51m.

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