Train tickets from St. Louis to Carbondale

Next train departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Carbondale on November 23
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Carbondale (Amtrak), ILCheapest
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Gateway Station
Carbondale (Amtrak), ILFastest
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Gateway Station
Carbondale (Amtrak), ILNo tags
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Gateway Station
Carbondale (Amtrak), ILNo tags
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Gateway Station
Carbondale (Amtrak), ILNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:52 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Carbondale

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
2hAverage Duration
82 milesDistance
3kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$22 - $60Average Duration2h
3kg CO₂e
Average Price$66 - $618Average Duration17h 5m
12kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Louis 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
11/20
$174
11/21
$187
Today
$145
11/23
$90
11/24
No data
11/25
No data
11/26
$133
11/27
$108
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Carbondale was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $90

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

You can expect to pay from $90 to $620 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Carbondale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $90 which is on 2025-11-23.

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