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How to get fromCarbondale to DeKalbby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, taxi or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Carbondale to DeKalb by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    9h 12m
    $80–177

  2. Drive 318.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to DeKalbcar car 318.6 mi
    6h 40m
    $59–84

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    12h 5m
    $61–105

  4. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 27m
    $87–230

  5. Taxi to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Carbondale to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CGI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 27m
    $190–334

  6. Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car car
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PAH - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 33m
    $201–639

  7. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 18m
    $103–671

  8. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 36m
    $273–671

Carbondale to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Carbondale to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 5m.

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