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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    7h 27m
    $81–183

  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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 34m
    $54–290

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    2. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Downers Grovebus bus Champaign to Chicago via shopping areas NB / ...
    8h 47m
    $91–167

  4. Drive  307.9 mi

    1. Drive from Carbondale to Jolietcar car 307.9 mi
    5h 19m
    $57–82

  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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    4h 39m
    $120–261

  6. Bus

    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 bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    11h 30m
    $62–114

  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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 16m
    $74–398

  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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 45m
    $344–748

Carbondale to Joliet by train and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a train from Carbondale to Joliet via Chicago Union Station and LaSalle Street in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale to Pace Transit Center via St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 11h 30m.

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