IL → IL · about 214 miles
Chicago to Carlinville train schedule
Amtrak runs 24 direct trains a week from Chicago to Carlinville. The fastest takes 3 hours 43 minutes; the first train leaves at 9:50 AM and the last at 5:20 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 24
- Fastest trip
- 3h 43m
- First train
- 9:50 AM
- Last train
- 5:20 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Chicago Union Station and arrives at Carlinville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:50 AM | 1:33 PM | 3h 43m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:10 PM | 5:55 PM | 3h 45m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:20 PM | 9:09 PM | 3h 49m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Carlinville The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Chicago
Where the train stops in Carlinville
- Carlinville Amtrak Station Map of Carlinville Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Carlinville to Chicago
Questions
How long is the train from Chicago to Carlinville?
The fastest direct train takes 3 hours 43 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 45 minutes.
What time is the first train from Chicago to Carlinville?
The earliest departure is at 9:50 AM (Daily) and the last at 5:20 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Chicago to Carlinville?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Chicago?
Trains to Carlinville leave from Chicago Union Station.