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Carlinville - Alpine Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 4 daily train trips between Carlinville and Alpine. The average train journey from Carlinville to Alpine takes 42 hours, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.

Distance994 mi (1599 km)
Fastest train42h 0m
Lowest price$179.46
Trains per day1
Most frequent serviceAmtrak Texas Eagle
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Carlinville to Alpine?

2 train services operate from Carlinville to Alpine. Amtrak Texas Eagle usually has more trains scheduled, with 3 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak11d 18h 9m$179.46
Amtrak Texas Eagle31d 18h 9m$179.46
  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Carlinville to Alpine every day, as well as 0 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $179.

  • The Amtrak Texas Eagle is a 1,306-mile train route from Chicago, Illinois to San Antonio, Texas. Because of the route’s length, the train offers sleeper car options in addition to standard coach seats. Like most Amtrak trains, the Texas Eagle features power outlets at each seat, restrooms in each car, and a cafe car where passengers can purchase food and drinks. A journey from Carlinville to Alpine on the Texas Eagle usually takes 42 hours and 9 minutes, which is best spent enjoying the incredible scenery along the way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Carlinville and Alpine is approximately 994 miles, or 1599 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 42 hours,

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Carlinville to Alpine. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Carlinville at 5:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 5:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 4 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Carlinville to Alpine. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Alpine to Carlinville.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Carlinville?

Main departure station: 128 Alton Rd

There is one train station in Carlinville.

All train stations in Carlinville:

  • 128 Alton Rd

Where is the train station in Alpine?

Main arrival station: 102 W Holland Ave

Alpine has one train station.

Train stations in Alpine:

  • 102 W Holland Ave

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