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Trip Summary
You can pick from 3 daily train trips between Lincoln and Carlinville. The average train journey from Lincoln to Carlinville takes one hour and 8 minutes, but some Amtrak Texas Eagle train trips are as short as one hour and 7 minutes.
| Distance | 66 mi (106 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 7m |
| Lowest price | $10.00 |
| Trains per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Texas Eagle |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Lincoln to Carlinville?
2 train services operate from Lincoln to Carlinville. Amtrak Texas Eagle usually has more trains scheduled, with 2 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Lincoln Service | 1 | 1h 11m | $10.00 |
| Amtrak Texas Eagle | 2 | 1h 7m | $18.00 |
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 Lincoln to Carlinville start from $18, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to Carlinville. Amtrak Texas Eagle in Lincoln leaves from 101 N Chicago St . And in Carlinville trains arrive at 128 Alton Rd .
From Lincoln to Carlinville train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 1 hours and 7 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Lincoln to Carlinville. 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 Lincoln at 4:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00pm. 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 3 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Lincoln to Carlinville.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Carlinville to Lincoln.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Lincoln?
Main departure station: 101 N Chicago St
There is one train station in Lincoln.
All train stations in Lincoln:
101 N Chicago St
Where is the train station in Carlinville?
Main arrival station: 128 Alton Rd
Carlinville has one train station.
All train stations in Carlinville:
128 Alton Rd
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