IL → IL · about 103 miles
Effingham to Carbondale train schedule
Amtrak runs 16 direct trains a week from Effingham to Carbondale. The fastest takes 1 hour 48 minutes; the first train leaves at 12:01 AM and the last at 7:47 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 16
- Fastest trip
- 1h 48m
- First train
- 12:01 AM
- Last train
- 7:47 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Effingham Amtrak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:01 AM | 1:49 AM | 1h 48m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:57 AM | 1:45 PM | 1h 48m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:47 PM | 9:35 PM | 1h 48m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Effingham Where you get off in Carbondale The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Effingham
Where the train stops in Carbondale
- Carbondale Train Station Map of Carbondale Train Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Carbondale to Effingham
Questions
How long is the train from Effingham to Carbondale?
The fastest direct train takes 1 hour 48 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 48 minutes.
What time is the first train from Effingham to Carbondale?
The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:47 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Effingham to Carbondale?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Effingham?
Trains to Carbondale leave from Effingham Amtrak Station.