How much does a train ticket from St. Louis to Carbondale cost?

The average train ticket price from St. Louis to Carbondale is $113. The best way to find train tickets from St. Louis to Carbondale is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from St. Louis to Carbondale?

A train trip between St. Louis and Carbondale is around 17h 5m, although the fastest train will take about 13h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 82 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between St. Louis and Carbondale?

The number of trains from St. Louis to Carbondale can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from St. Louis to Carbondale by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from St. Louis to Carbondale?

When taking the train from St. Louis to Carbondale, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train St. Louis to Carbondale from $62 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Carbondale on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:30am	Gateway Station	17h 5m	9:35pm	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	Cheapest
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	13h 25m	9:35pm	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	Fastest
Train	4:30am	Gateway Station	17h 5m	9:35pm	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	No tags
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	15h	9:35pm	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	No tags
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	13h 25m	9:35pm	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Carbondale on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:30am	Gateway Station	17h 5m	9:35pm	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	Cheapest
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	13h 25m	9:35pm	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	Fastest
Train	4:30am	Gateway Station	17h 5m	9:35pm	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	No tags
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	15h	9:35pm	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	No tags
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	15h	9:35pm	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Carbondale on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:30am	Gateway Station	17h 5m	9:35pm	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	Cheapest
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	13h 25m	9:35pm	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	Fastest
Train	4:30am	Gateway Station	17h 5m	9:35pm	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	No tags
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	15h	9:35pm	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	No tags
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	15h	9:35pm	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Carbondale on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:30am	Gateway Station	17h 5m	9:35pm	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	Cheapest
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	13h 25m	9:35pm	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	Fastest
Train	4:30am	Gateway Station	17h 5m	9:35pm	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	No tags
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	15h	9:35pm	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	No 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	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $60	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$66 - $618	Average Duration17h 5m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,599 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5599 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 $66

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Louis to Carbondale by train

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How long is the train trip from St. Louis to Carbondale?
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Which train companies travel from St. Louis to Carbondale?

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

The 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.