There are 6 ways to get from Carbondale to Chicago Loop by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MWA - ORD
2h 36m$95–214Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
5h 30m$35–120Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
9h 44m$55–102Drive 331.8 mi
- Drive from Carbondale to Chicago Loopcar 331.8 mi
5h 33m$61–88Taxi to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Carbondale to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)taxi
- Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CGI - ORD
3h 36m$188–318Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car
- Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PAH - ORD
3h 46m$204–1,623
Carbondale to Chicago Loop by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Chicago Loop is to train which costs $35 - $120 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $95 - $220.
No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale station to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Carbondale Intermodal Station and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
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.
The distance between Carbondale and Chicago Loop is 329 miles. The road distance is 333.7 miles.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Chicago Loop without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $35 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Carbondale to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Carbondale to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Carbondale Intermodal Station.
Carbondale to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $95 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $120 and takes 5h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h 44m.
What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Chicago Loop, 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 $35–120 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–170
Flights from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Barkley Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Carbondale to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Carbondale to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Chicago Loop is 334 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Carbondale to Chicago Loop.
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