The average train between Carbondale and Pontiac takes 16h 39m and the fastest train takes 12h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Carbondale to Pontiac. 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 twice daily between Carbondale and Pontiac. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carbondale is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Pontiac at 2:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 16h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Carbondale to Pontiac. However, there are services departing from Carbondale station and arriving at Pontiac station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 39m.
Carbondale to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
Carbondale to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pontiac Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Carbondale and Pontiac is 742.4 km. The road distance is 984 km.
You can take a train from Carbondale to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 41m.
