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How to get to Carbondale by train

Routes	18
Trips per day	48
train lines	3
Stations	1

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What train companies travel to Carbondale, Illinois?

Located in Illinois, Carbondale is accessible by train from 18 other cities. You can choose from 48 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Carbondale on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Carbondale are also available..

Train companies serving Carbondale

Train	Routes	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Amtrak City of New Orleans	14	5h 24m	$51.52
Amtrak Illini Service	10	5h 10m	$51.88
Amtrak	5	16h 50m	$110.83

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good price for a train ticket to Carbondale?

$3.85 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Carbondale, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Carbondale. In the last month, trains from Du Quoin to Carbondale had the lowest average price at $3.85.

Where is the train station in Carbondale, IL?

The main train station in Carbondale is 401 S Illinois Ave. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Carbondale.

Which train service has the best service to Carbondale?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Carbondale by train with Amtrak Saluki giving them a 4.7 rating out of 5. Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak Illini Service had the most comfortable train service to Carbondale taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak Illini Service offers. They rate Amtrak Illini Service a 4.8 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard. If you are looking to arrive to Carbondale punctually travelers suggest that Amtrak Saluki has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Carbondale, rating them a 4.8 based on their on time arrivals.

Is Carbondale a popular train travel destination?

Carbondale ranks number 9 among most popular train destinations in the region. It also ranks number 264 in United States. Carbondale ranks number 16 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Carbondale via train service. On average 24 direct daily train trips serve Carbondale.

What is the population of Carbondale?

The population of Carbondale is 26399. Carbondale ranks number 16 in terms of population in Illinois and number 455 in all of United States.

How much do train tickets to Carbondale cost?

Train tickets to Carbondale range from $4 for a short trip to Carbondale, while a 60 to 200 mile train trip to Carbondale starts at , and a longer trip by train to Carbondale can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $19 .

What type of traveler does Carbondale attract?

Solo travelers choose to travel by train to Carbondale for its affordable fares and because of the safe and convenient experience that they note in their reviews.

What train station is located closest to the city center of Carbondale?

The closest train station to the city center of Carbondale is 401 S Illinois Ave, located just 0.2 miles away. Select 401 S Illinois Ave as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Carbondale. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

Which cities have the most trains to Carbondale?

Departure	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Chicago	20h 28m	$135.41
Syracuse	1d 5h 27m	$189.94
Normal	10h 46m	$65.96
Lincoln	11h 10m	$82.23
St Louis	11h 38m	$78.65

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