There are 6 ways to get from Carbondale to Northbrook by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MWA - ORD
3h 40m$126–272Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly
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 29m$60–281Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
6h 51m$106–210Bus
- 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 / ...
10h 36m$69–138Drive 347.6 mi
- Drive from Carbondale to Northbrookcar 347.6 mi
6h 8m$64–92Taxi to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly
- 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
4h 39m$224–366
Carbondale to Northbrook by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Northbrook is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Northbrook is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $120 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale to Northbrook station. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Carbondale to Northbrook. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Northbrook via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Carbondale and Northbrook is 332 miles. The road distance is 349.6 miles.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Northbrook without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Carbondale to Northbrook, including transfers.
Carbondale to Northbrook bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
Carbondale to Northbrook train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Northbrook is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $120 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 6h 51m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 10h 36m.
What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA?
Corporate Flight Management Inc and American Airlines fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- 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
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
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
- 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
- $15–25
- 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 Northbrook bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Carbondale to Northbrook train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Northbrook is 350 miles. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Carbondale to Northbrook.
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