The average train between Carbondale and Gary takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Carbondale to Gary. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Carbondale and Gary. The earliest departure is at 3:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Carbondale is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Gary at 12:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Homewood and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 4m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Carbondale to Gary? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Carbondale to Gary. However, there are services departing from Carbondale station and arriving at Gary station via Homewood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
Carbondale to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
Carbondale to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Homewood station.
The distance between Carbondale and Gary is 458.7 km. The road distance is 523 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Carbondale to Homewood 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 4h 25m.