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

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There are 9 ways to get from Carbondale to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    8h 19m
    $131–272

  2. Drive 401.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to Elkhartcar car 401.9 mi
    7h
    $74–106

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 28m
    $133–190

  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 Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 43m
    $150–334

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 19m
    $136–257

  6. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to South Bend

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MWA - SBN
    5h 14m
    $183–709

  7. 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 Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 32m
    $84–343

  8. 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 Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 42m
    $248–428

  9. 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 Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 33m
    $108–487

Carbondale to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Carbondale to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 28m.

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