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

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There are 5 ways to get from Carbondale to Saint Charles by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    3h 42m
    $147–313

  2. Drive 331.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to Saint Charlescar car 331.5 mi
    6h 16m
    $61–88

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain train Up-W
    7h 27m
    $119–228

  4. Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly, bus

    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 bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    4h 31m
    $86–332

  5. Taxi to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly, bus

    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 bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    4h 41m
    $250–417

Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Carbondale to Saint Charles.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 348.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Saint Charles, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Carbondale to Saint Charles via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Geneva in around 7h 27m.

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