IL → IL · about 188 miles
Carbondale to Rantoul train schedule
Amtrak runs 9 direct trains a week from Carbondale to Rantoul. The fastest takes 3 hours 8 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:30 AM and the last at 4:15 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 9
- Fastest trip
- 3h 08m
- First train
- 7:30 AM
- Last train
- 4:15 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Carbondale and arrives at Rantoul Amtrak. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | 10:38 AM | 3h 08m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:15 PM | 7:23 PM | 3h 08m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Carbondale Where you get off in Rantoul 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 Rantoul
- Rantoul Amtrak Map of Rantoul Amtrak (Google Maps)
Return trip: Rantoul to Carbondale
Questions
How long is the train from Carbondale to Rantoul?
The fastest direct train takes 3 hours 8 minutes.
What time is the first train from Carbondale to Rantoul?
The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 4:15 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Carbondale to Rantoul?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Carbondale?
Trains to Rantoul leave from Carbondale Train Station.