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Milwaukee to Carbondale trains

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Trip Overview

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.

8h 32m
Duration
393 mi
Distance
$115
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Milwaukee to Carbondale train times

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.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak7h 30m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak8h 30m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak8h 5m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak18h 10m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak8h 30m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak8h 5m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak7h 30m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak8h 30m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak8h 5m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak7h 30m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak8h 30m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak8h 5m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak7h 30m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak8h 30m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak8h 5m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak7h 30m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak8h 30m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak8h 5m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Carbondale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 393.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Milwaukee to Carbondale via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 59m.

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