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

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There are 6 ways to get from Carbondale to Palatine by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Williamson County Regional 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 Irving Park to Palatinetrain train
    3h 40m
    $124–270

  2. Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly

    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
    4h 29m
    $58–279

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train Up-Nw
    7h
    $108–210

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mallbus bus 6-Northbound / ...
    11h 49m

  5. Drive 348.5 mi

    1. Drive from Carbondale to Palatinecar car 348.5 mi
    6h 4m
    $64–92

  6. Taxi to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly

    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
    4h 38m
    $222–364

Carbondale to Palatine by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 340 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Carbondale to Palatine via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Rand/Williams via Illinois Terminal, Woodfield Mall, and Northwest Transportation Center in around 11h 49m.

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