IL → IL · about 129 miles
Pontiac to Carlinville train schedule
Amtrak runs 24 direct trains a week from Pontiac to Carlinville. The fastest takes 2 hours 7 minutes; the first train leaves at 11:23 AM and the last at 6:55 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 24
- Fastest trip
- 2h 07m
- First train
- 11:23 AM
- Last train
- 6:55 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Pontiac Amtrak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:23 AM | 1:33 PM | 2h 10m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:48 PM | 5:55 PM | 2h 07m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:55 PM | 9:09 PM | 2h 14m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Pontiac Where you get off in Carlinville The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Pontiac
- Pontiac Amtrak Station Map of Pontiac Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Carlinville
- Carlinville Amtrak Station Map of Carlinville Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Carlinville to Pontiac
Questions
How long is the train from Pontiac to Carlinville?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 7 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 7 minutes.
What time is the first train from Pontiac to Carlinville?
The earliest departure is at 11:23 AM (Daily) and the last at 6:55 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Pontiac to Carlinville?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Pontiac?
Trains to Carlinville leave from Pontiac Amtrak Station.