IL → IL · about 173 miles
Champaign to Carbondale train schedule
Amtrak runs 16 direct trains a week from Champaign to Carbondale. The fastest takes 2 hours 54 minutes; the first train leaves at 10:49 AM and the last at 10:55 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 16
- Fastest trip
- 2h 54m
- First train
- 10:49 AM
- Last train
- 10:55 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Champaign-Urbana and arrives at Carbondale. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:49 AM | 1:45 PM | 2h 56m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:36 PM | 9:35 PM | 2h 59m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:55 PM | 1:49 AM +1 day | 2h 54m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Champaign Where you get off in Carbondale The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Champaign
- Champaign-Urbana Map of Champaign-Urbana (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Carbondale
- Carbondale Train Station Map of Carbondale Train Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Carbondale to Champaign
Questions
How long is the train from Champaign to Carbondale?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 54 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 56 minutes.
What time is the first train from Champaign to Carbondale?
The earliest departure is at 10:49 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:55 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Champaign to Carbondale?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Champaign?
Trains to Carbondale leave from Champaign-Urbana.