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Carbondale to Champaign train schedule
Amtrak runs 16 direct trains a week from Carbondale to Champaign. The fastest takes 2 hours 50 minutes; the first train leaves at 3:18 AM and the last at 4:15 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 16
- Fastest trip
- 2h 50m
- First train
- 3:18 AM
- Last train
- 4:15 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Carbondale and arrives at Champaign-Urbana. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:18 AM | 6:25 AM | 3h 07m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:30 AM | 10:24 AM | 2h 54m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:15 PM | 7:05 PM | 2h 50m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Carbondale Where you get off in Champaign The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Carbondale
- Carbondale Train Station Map of Carbondale Train Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Champaign
- Champaign-Urbana Map of Champaign-Urbana (Google Maps)
Return trip: Champaign to Carbondale
Questions
How long is the train from Carbondale to Champaign?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 50 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 54 minutes.
What time is the first train from Carbondale to Champaign?
The earliest departure is at 3:18 AM (Daily) and the last at 4:15 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Carbondale to Champaign?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Carbondale?
Trains to Champaign leave from Carbondale Train Station.