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How to get fromArlington Heights to Carbondaleby train, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Arlington Heights to Carbondale by train, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Train, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Arlington Heights to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    3h 37m
    $116–270

  2. Drive 342.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arlington Heights to Carbondalecar car 342.3 mi
    6h 10m
    $63–91

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    7h 25m
    $108–219

  4. Fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane ORD - PAH
    2. Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar car
    4h 46m
    $63–339

  5. Fly to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)plane plane ORD - CGI
    2. Take the taxi from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Carbondaletaxi taxi
    4h 48m
    $221–380

Arlington Heights to Carbondale by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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