How much is the train ticket from Carbondale to Chicago?

The cheapest train tickets from Carbondale to Chicago start at SEK 287. The average price for this train route is around SEK 450. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Carbondale to Chicago?

The average train trip from Carbondale to Chicago takes 5h 57m and covers 482 km. The quickest train gets you there in 5h 30m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Carbondale to Chicago route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 5 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Carbondale to Chicago?

The earliest train from Carbondale to Chicago departs at 1:18am. The latest train departs at 4:15pm.

Train Carbondale to Chicago from SEK 266 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Carbondale to Chicago on June 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	4:15pm	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 30m	9:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Carbondale to Chicago on June 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:15pm	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 30m	9:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	7:30am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 30m	1:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	1:18am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 57m	7:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	1:18am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 57m	7:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	7:30am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 30m	1:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Carbondale to Chicago on June 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:18am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	18h 27m	9:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	7:30am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 30m	1:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	3:18am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 57m	9:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	3:18am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 57m	9:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	7:30am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 30m	1:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Carbondale to Chicago on June 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:15pm	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 30m	9:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	7:30am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 30m	1:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	3:18am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 57m	9:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	3:18am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 57m	9:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	7:30am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 30m	1:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Carbondale to Chicago on June 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:15pm	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 30m	9:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	7:30am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 30m	1:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	5:18am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 57m	11:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	5:18am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 57m	11:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	7:30am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 30m	1:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Carbondale to Chicago on June 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:18am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	7h 42m	1:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	7:30am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 30m	1:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	5:18am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 57m	11:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	5:18am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 57m	11:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	7:30am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 30m	1:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Carbondale to Chicago on June 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:18am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	7h 42m	1:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	7:30am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 30m	1:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	5:18am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 57m	11:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	5:18am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 57m	11:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	4:15pm	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 30m	9:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Carbondale to Chicago on June 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:18am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	16h 27m	9:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	7:30am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 30m	1:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	5:18am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 57m	11:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	5:18am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 57m	11:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	7:30am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	5h 30m	1:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:53 PM CDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Carbondale to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 5 hours 57 minutes, and with fares starting at just SEK 287, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

5h 57mAverage Duration

482 kmDistance

44kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceSEK 573 - SEK 1,242	Average Duration10h 55m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceSEK 287 - SEK 1,703	Average Duration5h 57m	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,826 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

The service received positive feedback for being a good ride with great service. However, some customers mentioned that there were issues with punctuality regarding the time of arrival.

Amtrak Carbondale Chicago recent customer reviews

It was a good ride and great service.

Donald D.

April 22, 2024

Good job for helping me

Brenda D.

December 22, 2023

It is good except do not respect the time of arrival.

Mussie Mindaye H.

July 20, 2023

US train companies:Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Carbondale to Chicago by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Carbondale to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from Carbondale to Chicago start at SEK 287. The average price for this train route is around SEK 450. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Carbondale to Chicago?
The average train trip from Carbondale to Chicago takes 5h 57m and covers 482 km. The quickest train gets you there in 5h 30m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Carbondale to Chicago route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Carbondale to Chicago?
The earliest train from Carbondale to Chicago departs at 1:18am. The latest train departs at 4:15pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

06-17

SEK 512

06-18

SEK 758

Today

SEK 837

06-20

SEK 424

06-21

SEK 561

06-22

SEK 424

06-23

SEK 424

06-24

SEK 414

The cheapest trip from Carbondale to Chicago was searched and found on Jun 24, 2026 with a price of SEK 414

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

You can expect to pay from SEK 414 to SEK 2,697 for a train ticket from Carbondale to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at SEK 414 which is on 2026-06-24.

What's the cheapest way to go from Carbondale to Chicago?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time10h 55m	Avg PriceSEK 735	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time5h 57m	Avg PriceSEK 450	Daily Departures5

The best way to travel between Carbondale and Chicago is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost SEK 450 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from SEK 287. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Chicago, choose the train, as it will take you from Carbondale to Chicago in about 5h 57m —that's the fastest way to get there!