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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 $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 37m. 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 $32, and a bus costs an average of $51.
Distance: 297 miles (478 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$60 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price |
6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 5h 37m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Carbondale, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $60 (€49) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Carbondale, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $119 (€98).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Carbondale, IL to Chicago, IL
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 392 Illini4:15 PM5h30Carbondale station, Carbondale, IL9:45 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$491One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 392 Illini4:15 PM5h30Carbondale station, Carbondale, IL9:45 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$491One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 392 Illini4:15 PM5h30Carbondale station, Carbondale, IL9:45 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$491One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 390 Saluki7:30 AM5h30Carbondale station, Carbondale, IL1:00 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$711One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:25 AM8h40Carbondale, Amtrak Train Station4:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Carbondale, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $60 (€49) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Carbondale, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $119 (€98).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 40m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- 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.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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