How Do You Book Train Travel From Carbondale, IL To Chicago?
Amtrak offers three daily trains from Carbondale to Chicago, which makes the 300-mile trip easier and more convenient than driving. You can watch the sights pass by from the comfort of your chair asyou kick back and let Amtrak do the work. Book a seat on the City of New Orleans train if you need to be in Chicago for breakfast. The train leaves Carbondale around 3 a.m. and arrives about 9 a.m. Choose the Saluki or Illini trains, offering daily morning and afternoon trips to Chicago. These trains are popular with students from Southern Illinois University, and offer the most convenient train travel from Carbondale. Call Amtrak at 1-800-USA-RAIL or visit Amtrak’s web site in the “Resources” section below. On the web site, you can book your train reservations via Amtrak’s Fare Finder. You can also navigate the site if you have a PDA, Blackberry or other handheld device. If you ordered your tickets online or by phone, pick them up at a ticket agent or at one of the Quik-Trak kiosks that can