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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Pontiac Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    6h 1m
    $70–174

  2. Drive 239.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to Pontiaccar car 239.1 mi
    5h 19m
    $44–63

  3. 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 Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    5h 32m
    $143–314

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    8h 8m
    $124–261

  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 Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    6h 21m
    $82–343

  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 Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    6h 31m
    $246–428

  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 Summit Amtrak to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    7h 59m
    $95–475

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Stationtrain train
    8h 43m
    $358–812

Carbondale to Pontiac by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Pontiac, Livingston County, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Carbondale to Pontiac Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 8m.

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