There are 8 ways to get from Carbondale to Lombard by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
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Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MWA - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lombardtrain
4h 7m$124–270Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car
- Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PAH - ORD
4h 55m$58–279Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
6h 56m$108–211Train, bus
- Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus Champaign to Chicago ends at Woodfield NB / ...
8h 14m$106–182Drive 332.8 mi
- Drive from Carbondale to Lombardcar 332.8 mi
5h 48m$61–88Taxi to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Carbondale to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)taxi
- Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CGI - ORD
5h 5m$222–364Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lombardtrain
7h$79–420Bus
- Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
11h 47m$70–138
Carbondale to Lombard by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Lombard is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Lombard is to fly and train which takes 4h 7m and costs $120 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale to Lombard. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Washington/Westmore-Meyers via St Louis Bus Station, Clinton & Jackson, Austin/Jackson and Lake St & Austin Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Carbondale to Lombard. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Lombard via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Carbondale and Lombard is 350 miles. The road distance is 334.8 miles.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Lombard without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Carbondale to Lombard, including transfers.
Carbondale to Lombard bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
Carbondale to Lombard train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Lombard is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 11h 47m.
What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Lombard, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale to Washington/Westmore-Meyers via St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Clinton & Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Austin/Jackson, and Lake St & Austin Blvd in around 11h 47m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–220
Flights from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Barkley Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Lombard
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Lombard
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Carbondale to Lombard bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Carbondale to Lombard train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Lombard is 335 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Carbondale to Lombard.
There are 384+ hotels available in Lombard.







