The average train between Naperville and Carbondale takes 7h 3m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Naperville 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 Naperville and Carbondale. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Naperville is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Carbondale at 1:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Naperville to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Naperville station and arriving at Carbondale station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
Naperville to Carbondale train services, operated by Metra, depart from Naperville station.
Naperville to Carbondale train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Carbondale station.
The distance between Naperville and Carbondale is 460.4 km. The road distance is 542 km.
You can take a train from Naperville to Carbondale via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 34m.