Next train departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Carbondale (Amtrak), IL | Carlinville, IL | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Carbondale (Amtrak), IL | Carlinville, IL | No tags | ||||
| Train | Carbondale (Amtrak), IL | Carlinville, IL | No tags | ||||
| Train | Carbondale (Amtrak), IL | Carlinville, IL | No tags | ||||
| Train | Carbondale (Amtrak), IL | Carlinville, IL | No tags |
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Get from Carbondale to Carlinville
The journey takes about 14 hours 19 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 3 119, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5743 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 3 119
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Carbondale to Carlinville by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Carbondale to Carlinville?
The cheapest train tickets from Carbondale to Carlinville start from R 3 119. The average price for this train route is around R 3 119. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Carbondale to Carlinville?
The average train journey time from Carbondale to Carlinville is 14h 19m, covering a distance of 183 km. The quickest train can get you there in 13h 39m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Carbondale to Carlinville route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Carbondale to Carlinville?
The earliest train from Carbondale to Carlinville departs at 03:18. And the latest train departs at 07:30.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Carbondale to Carlinville was searched and found on 20 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 295To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Carbondale to Carlinville as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 295 to R 5 432 for a train ticket from Carbondale to Carlinville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 295, which is on 2026-01-20.
