There are 4 ways to get from Algonquin to Carbondale by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
best- Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane ORD - MWA
3h 33m$141–290Drive 348.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Algonquin to Carbondalecar 348.1 mi
6h 41m$64–92Train
- Take the train from Cary to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
7h 59m$105–220Bus, fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane ORD - PAH
- Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar
4h 43m$88–359
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Algonquin to Carbondale is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Algonquin to Carbondale is to bus and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $140 - $290.
No, there is no direct train from Algonquin to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at Carbondale via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Algonquin and Carbondale is 350 miles. The road distance is 350.1 miles.
The best way to get from Algonquin to Carbondale without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Algonquin to Carbondale, including transfers.
Algonquin to Carbondale train services, operated by Metra, depart from Cary station.
Algonquin to Carbondale train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Algonquin to Carbondale is 350 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Algonquin to Carbondale.
There are 60+ hotels available in Carbondale.
What companies run services between Algonquin, IL, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Algonquin to Carbondale via Cary, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Cary to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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