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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    6h 56m
    $89–190

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

    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
    5h 5m
    $58–299

  3. 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 14m
    $95–170

  4. Drive  332.8 mi

    1. Drive from Carbondale to Lombardcar car 332.8 mi
    5h 48m
    $61–88

  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 Chicago OTC to Lombardtrain train
    4h 11m
    $119–270

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    11h 47m
    $64–128

  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 Lombardtrain train
    7h
    $73–405

  8. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    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
    7h 21m
    $343–755

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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 $80–190 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.

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