IL → IL · about 298 miles
Chicago to Carbondale train schedule
Amtrak runs 16 direct trains a week from Chicago to Carbondale. The fastest takes 5 hours 30 minutes; the first train leaves at 8:15 AM and the last at 8:05 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 16
- Fastest trip
- 5h 30m
- First train
- 8:15 AM
- Last train
- 8:05 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Chicago Union Station 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:15 AM | 1:45 PM | 5h 30m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:05 PM | 9:35 PM | 5h 30m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:05 PM | 1:49 AM +1 day | 5h 44m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Carbondale The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Chicago
Where the train stops in Carbondale
- Carbondale Train Station Map of Carbondale Train Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Carbondale to Chicago
Questions
How long is the train from Chicago to Carbondale?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 30 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 30 minutes.
What time is the first train from Chicago to Carbondale?
The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM (Daily) and the last at 8:05 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Chicago to Carbondale?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Chicago?
Trains to Carbondale leave from Chicago Union Station.