What is the cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Chicago is to train which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carbondale to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $90 - $220.

Is there a direct bus between Carbondale and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Carbondale Intermodal Station station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Carbondale and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carbondale and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Carbondale to Chicago?

The distance between Carbondale and Chicago is 330 miles. The road distance is 332.9 miles.

How do I travel from Carbondale to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Carbondale to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $35 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Carbondale to Chicago?

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Carbondale to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carbondale to Chicago bus from?

Carbondale to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Carbondale Intermodal Station.

Where do I catch the Carbondale to Chicago train from?

Carbondale to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.

Train, bus or fly from Carbondale to Chicago?

The best way to get from Carbondale to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $90 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Carbondale to Chicago bus arrive?

Carbondale to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Carbondale to Chicago train arrive?

Carbondale to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Carbondale to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Chicago is 333 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Carbondale to Chicago.

How do I get a train ticket from Carbondale to Chicago?

Book your Carbondale to Chicago train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Carbondale to Chicago?

Book your Carbondale to Chicago bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

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Carbondale to Chicago - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Carbondale to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi

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Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MWA - ORD
2h 39m
$90–214
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
5h 30m
$35–70
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
9h 30m
$50–85
Drive 331 mi
1. Drive from Carbondale to Chicagocar 331 mi
5h 32m
$61–88
Taxi to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Carbondale to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)taxi
2. Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CGI - ORD
3h 39m
$183–318
Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly
1. Drive from Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car
2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PAH - ORD
3h 49m
$194–1,623
Train via Homewood (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Carbondale to Homewoodtrain City of New Orleans / ...
5h 40m
$42–75

Carbondale to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

5h 30mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 328 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Corporate Flight Management Inc flies from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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