The average train between Milwaukee and Carbondale takes 8h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee and Carbondale. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milwaukee is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Carbondale at 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee station and arriving at Carbondale station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
Milwaukee to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
Milwaukee to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Carbondale station.
Book your Milwaukee to Carbondale train tickets online with Amtrak.
The distance between Milwaukee and Carbondale is 600.9 km. The road distance is 633 km.
You can take a train from Milwaukee to Carbondale via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 59m.