IL → IL · about 129 miles
Carlinville to Pontiac train schedule
Amtrak runs 24 direct trains a week from Carlinville to Pontiac. The fastest takes 1 hour 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
- 1h 54m
- First train
- 7:46 AM
- Last train
- 4:05 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Carlinville Amtrak Station and arrives at Pontiac Amtrak 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 | 9:42 AM | 1h 56m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:23 AM | 11:38 AM | 2h 15m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:05 PM | 5:59 PM | 1h 54m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Carlinville Where you get off in Pontiac 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 Pontiac
- Pontiac Amtrak Station Map of Pontiac Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Pontiac to Carlinville
Questions
How long is the train from Carlinville to Pontiac?
The fastest direct train takes 1 hour 54 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 15 minutes.
What time is the first train from Carlinville to Pontiac?
The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM (Daily) and the last at 4:05 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Carlinville to Pontiac?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Carlinville?
Trains to Pontiac leave from Carlinville Amtrak Station.