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Lake Charles to Carbondale trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lake Charles and Carbondale takes 36h 4m and the fastest train takes 35h 44m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Lake Charles 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.

36h 4m
Duration
843 mi
Distance
$542
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Lake Charles to Carbondale train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Lake Charles and Carbondale. The service departs Lake Charles at 3:29 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Carbondale at 03:13:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 36h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak35h 44m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak36h 44m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak35h 44m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lake Charles 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.

Map of how to get from Lake Charles to Carbondale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 842.7 mi
  • Duration: 36h 4m

What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Lake Charles Station to Carbondale via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 20h 39m.

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