The average train between Carbondale and Pontiac takes 8h 11m and the fastest train takes 8h 5m. 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 3:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Carbondale is at 7:30 AM which arrives into Pontiac at 3:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 11m. 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 8h 11m.
Carbondale to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
Carbondale to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pontiac Station.
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The distance between Carbondale and Pontiac is 354.3 km. The road distance is 644 km.
You can take a train from Carbondale to Pontiac Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 8m.
