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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Carlinville, IL | Chicago (Union Station), IL | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Carlinville, IL | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | ||||
| Train | Carlinville, IL | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags |
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Get from Carlinville to Chicago
The journey takes about 3 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 433, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5639 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 433
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Carlinville to Chicago 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 Carlinville to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from Carlinville to Chicago start from R 433. The average price for this train route is around R 898. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Carlinville to Chicago?
The average train journey time from Carlinville to Chicago is 3h 55m, covering a distance of 346 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 54m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Carlinville to Chicago route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Carlinville to Chicago?
The earliest train from Carlinville to Chicago departs at 07:46. And the latest train departs at 16:05.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Carlinville to Chicago was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 398To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Carlinville to Chicago as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 398 to R 5 690 for a train ticket from Carlinville to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 398, which is on 2025-12-15.
