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Trip Summary
There is one daily train from Arcadia to Carlinville. Traveling by train from Arcadia to Carlinville usually takes 4 hours and 59 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 124 mi (199 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 59m |
| Lowest price | $29.00 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Texas Eagle |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Arcadia to Carlinville?
Amtrak Texas Eagle is the one and only train line which connects Arcadia to Carlinville. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Texas Eagle | 1 | 4h 59m | $29.00 |
Amtrak Texas Eagle train tickets from Arcadia to Carlinville start from $29, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to Carlinville. Amtrak Texas Eagle in Arcadia leaves from 630 Hwy 21 . And in Carlinville trains arrive at 128 Alton Rd .
From Arcadia to Carlinville train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 4 hours and 59 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Arcadia and Carlinville is approximately 124 miles, or 199 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 59 minutes,
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 Arcadia 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.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Arcadia at 4:00am and arrives in Carlinville around 4 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Carlinville with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Carlinville to Arcadia.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Arcadia?
Main departure station: 630 Hwy 21
There is one train station in Arcadia.
All train stations in Arcadia:
630 Hwy 21
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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