The average train between Downers Grove and Carbondale takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Downers Grove to Carbondale. 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 Downers Grove and Carbondale. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downers Grove is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Carbondale at 1:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Downers Grove to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Downers Grove station and arriving at Carbondale station via Carbondale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
Downers Grove to Carbondale train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Downers Grove to Carbondale train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Carbondale station.
The distance between Downers Grove and Carbondale is 465.4 km. The road distance is 531 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 5h 30m.