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Saluki (Amtrak)

Illini and Saluki
Amtrak over the Kankakee river.jpg
The Illini crosses the Kankakee River in Kankakee, Illinois in 2011
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)
Current operator(s) Amtrak
Route
Start Chicago
End Carbondale
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 12 in (1,435 mm)
Track owner(s) IC (CN)