The average train between Hammond and Carbondale takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Hammond 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 Hammond and Carbondale. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hammond is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Carbondale at 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer at 55th - 56th - 57th St. and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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14h 35m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Hammond to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Hammond station and arriving at Carbondale station via Carbondale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Hammond to Carbondale train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Homewood station.
Hammond to Carbondale train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Carbondale station.
Book your Hammond to Carbondale train tickets online with South Shore Line, Metra and Amtrak.
The distance between Hammond and Carbondale is 453.2 km. The road distance is 512 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Homewood to Carbondale 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 4h 49m.