Illini (train)
Illini and Saluki
The Illini and Saluki run from Chicago south to Carbondale ()
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| Overview |
| Service type |
Inter-city rail |
| Status |
Active |
| Locale |
Illinois |
| First service |
- December 19, 1973 (1973-12-19) (Illini)
- October 30, 2006 (2006-10-30) (Saluki)
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| Current operator(s) |
Amtrak |
| Route |
| Start |
Chicago Union Station |
| End |
Carbondale station |
| Distance travelled |
310 miles (499 km) |
| Average journey time |
5 hours 30 minutes |
| Service frequency |
Twice daily |
| Train number(s) |
390–393 |
| Technical |
| Track gauge |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
| Track owner(s) |
Canadian National Railway |
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