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

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There are 7 ways to get from Carbondale to Elmhurst by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    3h 42m
    $115–262

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

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    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
    4h 31m
    $54–281

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    6h 45m
    $107–211

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    2. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus bus Champaign to Chicago ends at Woodfield NB / ...
    8h 24m
    $104–182

  5. Drive 330.2 mi

    1. Drive from Carbondale to Elmhurstcar car 330.2 mi
    5h 51m
    $61–87

  6. Taxi to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    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
    4h 41m
    $218–366

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

    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
    6h 49m
    $80–429

Carbondale to Elmhurst by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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

Corporate Flight Management Inc and American Airlines fly 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 $95–210 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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