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Trip Summary
You can pick from 4 daily train trips between Carlinville and Pontiac. The average train journey from Carlinville to Pontiac takes 2 hours and 7 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as one hour and 54 minutes.
| Distance | 129 mi (207 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 54m |
| Lowest price | $88.75 |
| Trains per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Texas Eagle |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Carlinville to Pontiac
- Amtrak tickets: $14 one-way
- Amtrak Lincoln Service tickets: $14 one-way
- Amtrak Texas Eagle tickets: $20 one-way
Which train should you take from Carlinville to Pontiac?
There are 3 train lines with service from Carlinville to Pontiac. Amtrak Texas Eagle is your best bet, with 2 scheduled trains per day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 1h 54m | $14.00 |
| Amtrak Lincoln Service | 1 | 1h 56m | $14.00 |
| Amtrak Texas Eagle | 2 | 2h 18m | $163.50 |
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 Pontiac every day, as well as 0 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $14.
Amtrak Lincoln Service is part of Amtrak's Illinois Service, providing rail transportation throughout Illinois. The Lincoln Service travels 284 miles between St. Louis and Chicago with nine intermediate stops. Amtrak Lincoln trains offer WiFi connectivity, power outlets, business class seating, and a cafe car to ensure passengers have the most comfortable journey possible.
Amtrak Texas Eagle train tickets from Carlinville to Pontiac start from $20, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to Pontiac. Amtrak Texas Eagle in Carlinville leaves from 128 Alton Rd . And in Pontiac trains arrive at 721 W Washington St .
From Carlinville to Pontiac train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 2 hours and 18 minutes. If you are looking to get to Pontiac faster, Amtrak Texas Eagle offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 54 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Carlinville to Pontiac are the most crowded on Thursday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Thursday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Carlinville at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 4:00pm. 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 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Carlinville to Pontiac.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Pontiac 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 Pontiac?
Main arrival station: 721 W Washington St
Pontiac has one train station.
All train stations in Pontiac:
721 W Washington St
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