IL → LA · about 540 miles
Carbondale to New Orleans train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Carbondale to New Orleans. The fastest takes 13 hours 53 minutes; every train leaves at 1:54 AM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 13h 53m
- Leaves at
- 1:54 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Carbondale and arrives at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:54 AM | 3:47 PM | 13h 53m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Carbondale Where you get off in New Orleans 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 New Orleans
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal Map of New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (Google Maps)
Return trip: New Orleans to Carbondale
Questions
How long is the train from Carbondale to New Orleans?
The fastest direct train takes 13 hours 53 minutes.
What time is the first train from Carbondale to New Orleans?
Every departure is at 1:54 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Carbondale to New Orleans?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Carbondale?
Trains to New Orleans leave from Carbondale Train Station.