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Trip Overview

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.

4h 21m
Duration
253 mi
Distance
$160
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Kankakee to Carbondale train times

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.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 4h 20m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 4h 26m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 4h 18m • Direct
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    train train 4h 20m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 4h 26m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 4h 18m • Direct
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    train train 4h 20m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 4h 26m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 4h 18m • Direct
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    train train 4h 20m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 4h 26m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 4h 18m • Direct
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    train train 4h 20m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 4h 26m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 4h 18m • Direct
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    train train 4h 20m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 4h 26m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 4h 18m • Direct
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    train train 4h 20m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 4h 26m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kankakee to Carbondale? 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.

Map of how to get from Kankakee to Carbondale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 252.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Kankakee to Carbondale 3 times a day. Tickets cost $130–220 and the journey takes 4h 18m.

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