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

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

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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 Waukegantrain train Up-N
    8h 19m
    $95–200

  2. Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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 Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    6h 18m
    $60–303

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Marathon Gas Station - Marion to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus Milwaukee
    10h 22m
    $79–104

  4. Drive 365.2 mi

    1. Drive from Carbondale to Gurneecar car 365.2 mi
    6h 25m
    $67–97

  5. 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 Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    5h 34m
    $121–264

  6. 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 Waukegantrain train
    12h 27m
    $67–128

  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 Waukegantrain train
    8h 23m
    $74–408

  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 Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    8h 44m
    $294–758

Carbondale to Gurnee by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a train from Carbondale to Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Marathon Gas Station - Marion to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan once daily. Tickets cost $75–95 and the journey takes 6h 38m.

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