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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain train Up-W
    7h 6m
    $107–213

  2. Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain train
    5h 5m
    $58–289

  3. Drive 333.2 mi

    1. Drive from Carbondale to Wheatoncar car 333.2 mi
    5h 50m
    $61–88

  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 OTC to Wheatontrain train
    4h 17m
    $119–270

  5. 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 OTC to Wheatontrain train
    5h 15m
    $222–374

  6. 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 Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain train
    7h 10m
    $80–429

Carbondale to Wheaton by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Carbondale to Wheaton via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h 6m.

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