The average train between Glenview and Carbondale takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Glenview 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 Glenview and Carbondale. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glenview is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Carbondale at 1:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Glenview to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Glenview station and arriving at Carbondale station via Carbondale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Glenview to Carbondale train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Glenview to Carbondale train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Carbondale station.
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The distance between Glenview and Carbondale is 498 km. The road distance is 523 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.