IL → IL · about 130 miles
Mattoon to Carbondale train schedule
Amtrak runs 16 direct trains a week from Mattoon to Carbondale. The fastest takes 2 hours 12 minutes; the first train leaves at 11:33 AM and the last at 11:36 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 16
- Fastest trip
- 2h 12m
- First train
- 11:33 AM
- Last train
- 11:36 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Mattoon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:33 AM | 1:45 PM | 2h 12m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:23 PM | 9:35 PM | 2h 12m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:36 PM | 1:49 AM +1 day | 2h 13m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Mattoon Where you get off in Carbondale The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Mattoon
- Mattoon Amtrak Station Map of Mattoon Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Carbondale
- Carbondale Train Station Map of Carbondale Train Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Carbondale to Mattoon
Questions
How long is the train from Mattoon to Carbondale?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 12 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 12 minutes.
What time is the first train from Mattoon to Carbondale?
The earliest departure is at 11:33 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:36 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Mattoon to Carbondale?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Mattoon?
Trains to Carbondale leave from Mattoon Amtrak Station.