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How to get fromCarbondale to Arlington Heightsby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Carbondale to Arlington Heights by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Arlington Heightstrain train
    3h 32m
    $119–269

  2. Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car car
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PAH - ORD
    4h 21m
    $58–288

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    6h 54m
    $107–212

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    10h 43m
    $73–140

  5. Drive 343.4 mi

    1. Drive from Carbondale to Arlington Heightscar car 343.4 mi
    6h 11m
    $63–91

  6. Taxi to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Carbondale to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CGI - ORD
    4h 30m
    $222–373

Carbondale to Arlington Heights by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale to Arlington Heights via St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 10h 43m.

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