How Do You Book Train Travel From Chicago To Carbondale, IL?
It’s 300 miles from Chicago to Carbondale, which is why booking train travel between the two cities is a great alternative to driving. Amtrak offers affordable, convenient trains to Carbondale every day. 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 be found at many Amtrak locations (you’ll need to enter your reservation number). If you’ve booked your trip far in advance, you can also request that your tickets be mailed to you. Stretch out a bit. Business class seats are available for about $15 extra on the Saluki and Illini trains. You could save the upgrade fee by booking a seat on the City of New Orleans, which offers more spacious Viewliner coach seats.
