LA → IL · about 540 miles
New Orleans to Carbondale train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from New Orleans to Carbondale. The fastest takes 13 hours 28 minutes; every train leaves at 1:45 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 13h 28m
- Leaves at
- 1:45 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:45 PM | 3:13 AM +1 day | 13h 28m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in New Orleans Where you get off in Carbondale The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in New Orleans
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal Map of New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Carbondale
- Carbondale Train Station Map of Carbondale Train Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Carbondale to New Orleans
Questions
How long is the train from New Orleans to Carbondale?
The fastest direct train takes 13 hours 28 minutes.
What time is the first train from New Orleans to Carbondale?
Every departure is at 1:45 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from New Orleans to Carbondale?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in New Orleans?
Trains to Carbondale leave from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.