The average train between Franklin Park and Carbondale takes 6h 34m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Franklin Park 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 Franklin Park and Carbondale. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Franklin Park is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Carbondale at 1:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Franklin Park 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.
No, there is no direct train from Franklin Park to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Franklin Park station and arriving at Carbondale station via Carbondale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
Franklin Park to Carbondale train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Franklin Park to Carbondale train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Carbondale station.
The distance between Franklin Park and Carbondale is 481.9 km. The road distance is 518 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.