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

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

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

    best
    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 29m
    $125–271

  2. Drive 307.9 mi

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

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Homewoodtrain train Saluki / ...
    7h 32m
    $99–195

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    2. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Downers Grovebus bus 6-Northbound / ...
    8h 47m
    $96–182

  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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 18m
    $59–280

  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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 28m
    $223–365

  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
    $81–421

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    11h 55m
    $101–141

Carbondale to Joliet by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 368.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Carbondale to Homewood 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Pace Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station in around 11h 55m.

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