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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Quincy Station | Carbondale (Amtrak), IL | CheapestFastest | ||||
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Get from Quincy to Carbondale
The journey takes about 15 hours 23 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 561, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5647 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 1 561
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Quincy, IL to Carbondale 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 Quincy to Carbondale?
The cheapest train tickets from Quincy to Carbondale start from R 1 561. The average price for this train route is around R 2 170. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Quincy to Carbondale?
The average train journey time from Quincy to Carbondale is 15h 23m, covering a distance of 311 km. The quickest train can get you there in 15h 23m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Quincy to Carbondale 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 Quincy to Carbondale?
The earliest train from Quincy to Carbondale departs at 06:12. And the latest train departs at 06:12.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Quincy, IL to Carbondale was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 990To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Quincy, IL to Carbondale as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 990 to R 5 224 for a train ticket from Quincy, IL to Carbondale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 990, which is on 2025-12-15.
