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Amtrak 393

Amtrak · Illini

Scheduled
Status unknown
Scheduled arrival
9:35 PM
No live data right now

Route data

200 of 309 miles done (65%)

Usually

Last 4 weeks

Departs
4:05 PM
Arrives
9:35 PM
Journey time
5 hr 30 min
11 stops
Runs
Every day

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Stops
Limited data available
Departure
Sched.4:05 PM
Arrival
Sched.4:46 PM
Departure
Sched.4:46 PM
Arrival
Sched.5:15 PM
Departure
Sched.5:15 PM
Arrival
Sched.5:40 PM
Departure
Sched.5:40 PM
Arrival
Sched.6:08 PM
Departure
Sched.6:08 PM
Arrival
Sched.6:36 PM
Departure
Sched.6:36 PM
Arrival
Sched.7:23 PM
Departure
Sched.7:23 PM
Arrival
Sched.7:47 PM
Departure
Sched.7:47 PM
Arrival
Sched.8:34 PM
Departure
Sched.8:34 PM
Arrival
Sched.9:07 PM
Departure
Sched.9:07 PM
Arrival
Sched.9:35 PM
Scheduled times only: Amtrak has not reported this run yet, so delays and track changes are not shown.
Delay history

Average daily delay over the last 30 days

On time
36%
Avg delay
13.9 min
on 268 arrivals
Max delay
2 hr 3 min
Recorded runs
30

Recorded runs include all runs with arrival records. Runs with measurements have at least one known delay. On-time rates and delays use individual arrival observations with known delay.

Runs with delay measurements: 30

Amtrak 393 is an Amtrak Illini train. See all Illini trains. See how often Illini runs on time.

Typical schedule

Stops and times for Amtrak 393 from Chicago Union to Carbondale on a typical weekday. Actual times may vary.

StopArrivalDeparture
Chicago Union—4:05 PM
Homewood4:46 PM4:46 PM
Kankakee5:15 PM5:15 PM
Gilman5:40 PM5:40 PM
Rantoul6:08 PM6:08 PM
Champaign-Urbana6:36 PM6:36 PM
Mattoon7:23 PM7:23 PM
Effingham7:47 PM7:47 PM
Centralia8:34 PM8:34 PM
Du Quoin9:07 PM9:07 PM
Carbondale9:35 PM—

Amtrak 393: the last 4 weeks

Observed arrivals from Oct 13 to Nov 9: 28 runs on 28 days, 250 recorded arrivals. On time means on time or early.

On time
37%
Average delay
14.1 min
Worst delay
2 hr 3 min
on Oct 16
Stops
11
Days observed
28
Runs observed
28

Frequently asked questions

What time does Amtrak 393 depart?

Amtrak 393 usually departs Chicago Union at 4:05 PM. Actual times may vary.

How many stops does Amtrak 393 make?

Amtrak 393 makes 11 stops between Chicago Union and Carbondale.

Is Amtrak 393 on time?

From October 13, 2026 to November 9, 2026, Amtrak 393 arrived on time or early 37% of the time over 250 recorded arrivals on 28 days. It ran 14.1 min late on average. Its worst delay was 2 hr 3 min, on October 16, 2026.

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Chicago Union → Carbondale

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