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How to get fromCarbondale to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Carbondale to Crystal Lake by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, 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 Crystal Laketrain train
    4h 16m
    $125–271

  2. Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 4m
    $59–280

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    7h 35m
    $110–212

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    13h 37m
    $118–167

  5. Drive 353.8 mi

    1. Drive from Carbondale to Crystal Lakecar car 353.8 mi
    6h 47m
    $65–94

  6. Taxi to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 14m
    $223–365

  7. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 26m
    $296–761

Carbondale to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Carbondale to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 13h 37m.

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