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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Greyhound Amtrak Station | Carbondale (Amtrak), IL | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Greyhound Amtrak Station | Carbondale (Amtrak), IL | No tags | ||||
| Train | Greyhound Amtrak Station | Carbondale (Amtrak), IL | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Indianapolis to Carbondale
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 14 hours and with fares starting at just R 1 025, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5752 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 552
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Carbondale?
The cheapest train tickets from Indianapolis to Carbondale start from R 1 552. The average price for this train route is around R 1 852. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Indianapolis to Carbondale?
The average train journey time from Indianapolis to Carbondale is 16h 35m, covering a distance of 349 km. The quickest train can get you there in 16h 10m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Indianapolis to Carbondale route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Indianapolis to Carbondale?
The earliest train from Indianapolis to Carbondale departs at 06:00. And the latest train departs at 06:25.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Carbondale was searched and found on 31 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 593To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Indianapolis to Carbondale as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 593 to R 4 795 for a train ticket from Indianapolis to Carbondale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 593, which is on 2026-01-31.
