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Elgin to Carbondale trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Elgin and Carbondale takes 7h 17m and the fastest train takes 6h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin 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.

7h 17m
Duration
345 mi
Distance
$126
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
  2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
7h 47m
$106–217

Elgin to Carbondale train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Elgin and Carbondale. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Carbondale at 1:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 345.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Elgin to Carbondale via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 47m.

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