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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 | Princeton, IL | Amtrak Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Princeton, IL | Amtrak Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Princeton, IL | Amtrak Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Princeton, IL | Carbondale (Amtrak), IL | No tags | ||||
| Train | Princeton, IL | Carbondale (Amtrak), IL | No tags |
Get from Princeton to Carbondale
The journey takes about 13 hours 4 minutes and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5665 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $85
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Princeton, IL, US to Carbondale 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 Princeton to Carbondale?
The cheapest train tickets from Princeton to Carbondale start from $85. The average price for this train route is around $101. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Princeton to Carbondale?
The average train ride duration from Princeton to Carbondale is 13h 4m, covering a distance of 253 miles (408 km). The quickest train can get you there in 13h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Princeton to Carbondale route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Princeton to Carbondale?
The earliest train departs from Princeton to Carbondale at 8:31am. And the latest train departs at 12:21pm.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Princeton, IL, US to Carbondale was searched and found on Dec 26, 2025 with a price of $80To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Princeton, IL, US to Carbondale, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $80 to $506 for a train ticket from Princeton, IL, US to Carbondale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $80 which is on 2025-12-26.
