The average train between Northbrook and Carbondale takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Northbrook 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 Northbrook and Carbondale. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northbrook is at 6:58 PM which arrives into Carbondale at 1:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Northbrook to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Northbrook station and arriving at Carbondale station via Carbondale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Northbrook to Carbondale train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Northbrook to Carbondale train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Carbondale station.
The distance between Northbrook and Carbondale is 503.4 km. The road distance is 531 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 5h 30m.