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How to get fromCarbondale to West Lafayetteby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Carbondale to West Lafayette by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    9h 31m
    $135–284

  2. Drive 275 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to West Lafayettecar car 275 mi
    5h 19m
    $51–73

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    10h
    $60–139

  4. 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 Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 55m
    $150–344

  5. Bus via Nashville

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Nashville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    12h 15m
    $84–126

  6. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane MWA - LAF
    5h 24m
    $99–430

  7. 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 Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 44m
    $89–363

  8. 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 Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 54m
    $253–448

Carbondale to West Lafayette by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration9h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Carbondale to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale to Lafayette Bus Stop via St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 10h.

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