IL → IL · about 29 miles
Alton to Carlinville train schedule
Amtrak runs 24 direct trains a week from Alton to Carlinville. The fastest takes 25 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:21 AM and the last at 3:39 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 24
- Fastest trip
- 25m
- First train
- 7:21 AM
- Last train
- 3:39 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Alton Amtrak Station and arrives at Carlinville Amtrak Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:21 AM | 7:46 AM | 25m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:56 AM | 9:23 AM | 27m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:39 PM | 4:05 PM | 26m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Alton Where you get off in Carlinville The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Alton
- Alton Amtrak Station Map of Alton Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Carlinville
- Carlinville Amtrak Station Map of Carlinville Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Carlinville to Alton
Questions
How long is the train from Alton to Carlinville?
The fastest direct train takes 25 minutes; the typical trip is 27 minutes.
What time is the first train from Alton to Carlinville?
The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM (Daily) and the last at 3:39 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Alton to Carlinville?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Alton?
Trains to Carlinville leave from Alton Amtrak Station.