There are 7 ways to get from Carbondale to Des Plaines by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MWA - ORD
2h 25m$114–304Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car
- Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PAH - ORD
3h 19m$48–333Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
6h 40m$177–269Train, bus
- Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus Champaign to Chicago Area NORTH / ...
9h 6m$148–221Drive 346 mi
- Drive from Carbondale to Des Plainescar 346 mi
5h 50m$64–92Taxi to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Carbondale to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)taxi
- Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CGI - ORD
3h 37m$217–528Bus
- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
10h 8m$72–105
Carbondale to Des Plaines by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Des Plaines is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Des Plaines is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $110 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale station to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Carbondale Intermodal Station and arriving at Washington & Canal via St Louis Bus Station and Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Carbondale to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Des Plaines via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Carbondale and Des Plaines is 315 miles. The road distance is 348 miles.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Des Plaines without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs $170 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Carbondale to Des Plaines, including transfers.
Carbondale to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Carbondale Intermodal Station.
Carbondale to Des Plaines train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Des Plaines is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $110 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $270 and takes 6h 40m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 10h 8m.
What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $170–270 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Barkley Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Illinois Terminal to O'Hare International Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Carbondale to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Carbondale to Des Plaines train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Des Plaines is 348 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Carbondale to Des Plaines.
There are 389+ hotels available in Des Plaines.