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

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There are 5 ways to get from Carbondale to Crystal Lake by plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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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 20m
    $120–271

  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 14m
    $59–290

  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
    $89–186

  4. Drive  353.8 mi

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

  5. 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 25m
    $344–751

Carbondale to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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.

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