TX → IL · about 794 miles
San Marcos to Carlinville train schedule
Amtrak runs 10 direct trains a week from San Marcos to Carlinville. The fastest takes 25 hours 1 minute; every train leaves at 8:22 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 10
- Fastest trip
- 25h 01m
- Leaves at
- 8:22 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from San Marcos Amtrak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:22 AM | 9:23 AM +1 day | 25h 01m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in San Marcos Where you get off in Carlinville The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in San Marcos
- San Marcos Amtrak Map of San Marcos Amtrak (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Carlinville
- Carlinville Amtrak Station Map of Carlinville Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Carlinville to San Marcos
Questions
How long is the train from San Marcos to Carlinville?
The fastest direct train takes 25 hours 1 minute; the typical trip is 25 hours 1 minute.
What time is the first train from San Marcos to Carlinville?
Every departure is at 8:22 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from San Marcos to Carlinville?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in San Marcos?
Trains to Carlinville leave from San Marcos Amtrak.