The average train between Kankakee and Carbondale takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Kankakee to Carbondale. 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 Kankakee and Carbondale. The earliest departure is at 9:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kankakee is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Carbondale at 1:49 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kankakee station and arriving at Carbondale station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 21m.
Kankakee to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kankakee station.
Kankakee to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Carbondale station.
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The distance between Kankakee and Carbondale is 394.8 km. The road distance is 407 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Kankakee to Carbondale 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 4h 18m.