There are 6 ways to get from Carbondale to Schaumburg 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
2h 36m$117–257Drive 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
3h 29m$51–276Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
7h 23m$178–274Bus
- Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mallbus
10h 55m$88–127Drive 344.8 mi
- Drive from Carbondale to Schaumburgcar 344.8 mi
6h 3m$63–91Taxi 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
3h 49m$220–521
Carbondale to Schaumburg by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Schaumburg is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Schaumburg is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $110 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale to Schaumburg. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Woodfield Mall via St Louis Bus Station and Illinois Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Carbondale to Schaumburg. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Rosemont via Racine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Carbondale and Schaumburg is 326 miles. The road distance is 346.8 miles.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Schaumburg without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs $170 - $280.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Carbondale to Schaumburg, including transfers.
Carbondale to Schaumburg bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
Carbondale to Schaumburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Schaumburg is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $110 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $280 and takes 7h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 10h 55m.
What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Schaumburg, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $170–270 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Barkley Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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Booking & Getting There
Carbondale to Schaumburg bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Carbondale to Schaumburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Schaumburg is 347 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Carbondale to Schaumburg.
There are 305+ hotels available in Schaumburg.





