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Trip Overview

The average train between Fox Lake and Carbondale takes 8h 33m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Fox Lake 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.

8h 33m
Duration
359 mi
Distance
$207
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Fox Lake to Carbondale train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Fox Lake and Carbondale. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fox Lake is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Carbondale at 1:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    MetraAmtrak7h 20m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak8h 49m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    MetraAmtrak9h 24m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    MetraAmtrak7h 20m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak8h 49m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    MetraAmtrak9h 24m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    MetraAmtrak8h 7m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak8h 50m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    MetraAmtrak9h 4m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    MetraAmtrak8h 7m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak8h 50m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    MetraAmtrak9h 4m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    MetraAmtrak7h 20m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak8h 49m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    MetraAmtrak9h 24m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    MetraAmtrak7h 20m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak8h 49m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    MetraAmtrak9h 24m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    MetraAmtrak7h 20m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak8h 49m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    MetraAmtrak9h 24m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fox Lake to Carbondale? 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 Fox Lake to Carbondale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 358.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Fox Lake, IL, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Fox Lake to Carbondale via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 12m.

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