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Compare train and bus for Carbondale, IL to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carbondale, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $69, while a bus costs an average of $97.
Distance: 297 miles (478 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$69 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price |
6h 8m Average total duration Fastest 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration 9h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Carbondale, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $29 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Carbondale, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $97 (€82).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 38m.
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How to get from Carbondale, IL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Carbondale, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1:00 PM9h30Carbondale, IL10:30 PMChicago, IL$841One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:00 PM9h30Carbondale, IL10:30 PMChicago, IL$841One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:40 PM8h25Carbondale, IL9:05 PMChicago, IL$1161One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 12:00 PM9h30Carbondale, IL9:30 PMChicago, IL$1021One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Carbondale, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $29 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Carbondale, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $97 (€82).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 38m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carbondale, IL and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Marion and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Carbondale station, Carbondale, IL and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Carbondale, Amtrak Train Station and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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