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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 prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €31, and a bus costs an average of €43.
Distance: 297 miles (478 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€48 Average price Cheapest | €71 Average price |
6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m 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.
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How to get from Carbondale, IL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Carbondale, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Carbondale, IL to Chicago, IL
Travel to Chicago, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Carbondale, IL to Chicago, IL.
There are 2 travel options from Carbondale, IL to Chicago, IL. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Carbondale, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $27 (€25) compared to other travel options to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Carbondale, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $30 (€27).
The fastest way to get to Chicago, IL from Carbondale, IL is by train with an average travel time of 5 h 9 min.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 7 h 30 min of travel time.
Chicago, IL is approximately 296 miles (477 km) away from Carbondale, IL.
The average frequency per day from Carbondale, IL to Chicago, IL is:
- 1 bus per day.
- 2 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carbondale, IL and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Carbondale, IL to Chicago, IL:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Carbondale, IL to Chicago, IL:
- You can travel by bus from Carbondale, IL to Chicago, IL with Greyhound, and you can find Greyhound Carbondale, IL to Chicago, IL tickets for $30 (€27) on Omio.
- You can go to Chicago, IL from Carbondale, IL by train with Amtrak. You'll see cheap train tickets for $27 (€25) with Amtrak from Carbondale, IL to Chicago, IL on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Carbondale, IL to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Chicago, IL with Greyhound with 1 direct bus per day.
- You'll find 2 direct trains a day to Chicago, IL with Amtrak.
Direct services to Chicago, IL tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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