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The average train between Illinois and Carbondale takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Illinois 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 Illinois and Carbondale. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Illinois is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Carbondale at 1:49 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Carbondale station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 34m.
Illinois to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Illinois to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Carbondale station.
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The distance between Illinois and Carbondale is 262.2 km. The road distance is 532 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale 3 times a day. Tickets cost $170–270 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
