Trains tickets from Chicago to Carbondale

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TodayApr 25
from $51
TomorrowApr 26
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MonApr 28
from $52
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Chicago to Carbondale: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$46
Average train trip duration5h 30m
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure8:15am
Distance299 miles (481 km)
Latest train departure9:05pm

Chicago to Carbondale Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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04/24
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Today
$51
04/26
$37
04/27
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04/28
$52
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Carbondale was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $37

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Carbondale, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $37 to $273 for a train ticket from Chicago to Carbondale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2025-04-26.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Carbondale you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Chicago and Carbondale, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Carbondale?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Chicago and Carbondale is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $46 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $32. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Carbondale, choose the train, as it will take you from Chicago to Carbondale in about 5h 30m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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