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

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There are 8 ways to get from Carbondale to Elburn by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    7h 45m
    $110–214

  2. Drive 326.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to Elburncar car 326.2 mi
    6h 9m
    $60–86

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    11h 34m
    $74–142

  4. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    4h 56m
    $126–272

  5. Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    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 Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    5h 45m
    $60–281

  6. Taxi to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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 Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    5h 55m
    $224–366

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

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 49m
    $81–422

  8. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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 Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 7m
    $296–762

Carbondale to Elburn by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 353.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Elburn, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Carbondale to Elburn via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h 45m.

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