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How to get fromChicago to Carbondaleby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Carbondale by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane ORD - AVP
    4h 13m
    $192–565

  2. Drive 717.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Carbondalecar car 717.8 mi
    11h 49m
    $131–190

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scrantonbus bus FlixBus N2686
    16h 40m
    $304–562

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus bus 770
    20h 35m
    $218–363

  5. Fly to Lehigh Valley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane plane ORD - ABE
    2. Take the bus from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 42m
    $154–484

  6. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus bus 770
    25h 10m
    $219–397

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 671.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Carbondale, PA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Carbondale via Harrisburg, Pa and Scranton, Pa in around 20h 35m.

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