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Compare bus and train for Chicago, IL to Carbondale, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Carbondale, 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 28m. 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 $33.
Distance: 297 miles (478 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$65 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price |
5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 0m Average total duration 15h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Chicago, IL to Carbondale, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Carbondale, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 2:15 PM5h30Chicago, IL7:45 PMCarbondale, IL$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:15 PM5h30Chicago, IL7:45 PMCarbondale, IL$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:15 PM5h30Chicago, IL7:45 PMCarbondale, IL$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:30 PM9h05Chicago, IL7:35 AMCarbondale, IL$1041One-way0 transfers
8:45 PM16h10Chicago, IL12:55 PMCarbondale, IL$2221One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Carbondale, IL
Travel to Carbondale, 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 Chicago, IL to Carbondale, IL.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Carbondale, IL:
A train is $0.51 (€0.41) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Carbondale, IL costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Carbondale, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Carbondale, IL as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Carbondale station, Carbondale, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Carbondale, Amtrak Train Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Carbondale, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Carbondale, IL by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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