The average train between La Grange and Carbondale takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from La Grange 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 La Grange and Carbondale. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Grange is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Carbondale at 1:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from La Grange to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from La Grange station and arriving at Carbondale station via Carbondale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
La Grange to Carbondale train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago Union Station.
La Grange to Carbondale train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Carbondale station.
The distance between La Grange and Carbondale is 467.8 km. The road distance is 519 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–210 and the journey takes 5h 30m.