IL → IL · about 182 miles
Joliet to Carlinville train schedule
Amtrak runs 24 direct trains a week from Joliet to Carlinville. The fastest takes 2 hours 50 minutes; the first train leaves at 10:40 AM and the last at 6:10 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 24
- Fastest trip
- 2h 50m
- First train
- 10:40 AM
- Last train
- 6:10 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Joliet Gateway Center 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:40 AM | 1:33 PM | 2h 53m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:05 PM | 5:55 PM | 2h 50m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:10 PM | 9:09 PM | 2h 59m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Joliet Where you get off in Carlinville The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Joliet
- Joliet Gateway Center Map of Joliet Gateway Center (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Carlinville
- Carlinville Amtrak Station Map of Carlinville Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Carlinville to Joliet
Questions
How long is the train from Joliet to Carlinville?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 50 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 50 minutes.
What time is the first train from Joliet to Carlinville?
The earliest departure is at 10:40 AM (Daily) and the last at 6:10 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Joliet to Carlinville?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Joliet?
Trains to Carlinville leave from Joliet Gateway Center.