IL → IL · about 214 miles
Carlinville to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 24 direct trains a week from Carlinville to Chicago. The fastest takes 3 hours 54 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:46 AM and the last at 4:05 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 24
- Fastest trip
- 3h 54m
- First train
- 7:46 AM
- Last train
- 4:05 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Carlinville Amtrak Station and arrives at Chicago Union 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:46 AM | 11:40 AM | 3h 54m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:23 AM | 1:49 PM | 4h 26m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:05 PM | 8:00 PM | 3h 55m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Carlinville Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Carlinville
- Carlinville Amtrak Station Map of Carlinville Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Carlinville
Questions
How long is the train from Carlinville to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 3 hours 54 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 26 minutes.
What time is the first train from Carlinville to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM (Daily) and the last at 4:05 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Carlinville to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Carlinville?
Trains to Chicago leave from Carlinville Amtrak Station.