IL → IL · about 278 miles
Carbondale to Homewood train schedule
Amtrak runs 16 direct trains a week from Carbondale to Homewood. The fastest takes 4 hours 40 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
- 4h 40m
- First train
- 3:18 AM
- Last train
- 4:15 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Carbondale and arrives at Homewood. 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 | 8:08 AM | 4h 50m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:30 AM | 12:10 PM | 4h 40m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:15 PM | 8:55 PM | 4h 40m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Carbondale Where you get off in Homewood 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 Homewood
- Homewood Amtrak station Map of Homewood Amtrak station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Homewood to Carbondale
Questions
How long is the train from Carbondale to Homewood?
The fastest direct train takes 4 hours 40 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 40 minutes.
What time is the first train from Carbondale to Homewood?
The earliest departure is at 3:18 AM (Daily) and the last at 4:15 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Carbondale to Homewood?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Carbondale?
Trains to Homewood leave from Carbondale Train Station.