Train from Homewood, IL to Carbondale: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for Homewood to Carbondale on December 1
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AmtrakTrain
Homewood, IL
Carbondale (Amtrak), ILCheapestFastest
AmtrakTrain
Homewood, IL
Carbondale (Amtrak), ILNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Homewood, IL
Carbondale (Amtrak), ILNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Homewood, IL
Carbondale (Amtrak), ILNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Homewood, IL
Carbondale (Amtrak), ILNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:51 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Homewood to Carbondale

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 4 hours 49 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
4h 49mAverage Duration
278 milesDistance
41kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$32 - $111Average Duration4h 49m
11kg CO₂e
Average Price$32 - $293Average Duration4h 49m
41kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Homewood, IL to Carbondale by train

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11/26
$63
11/27
$52
Today
$77
11/29
$85
11/30
$122
12/01
$52
12/02
$63
12/03
$42
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Homewood, IL to Carbondale was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $42

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Homewood, IL to Carbondale, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $42 to $293 for a train ticket from Homewood, IL to Carbondale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-12-03.

What's the cheapest way to go from Homewood, IL to Carbondale?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Homewood, IL and Carbondale is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $56 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $32. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Carbondale, choose the train, as it will take you from Homewood, IL to Carbondale in about 4h 49m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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