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How to get fromChicago to Carlinvilleby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Carlinville by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carlinville Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    3h 45m
    $70–150

  2. Drive 241 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Carlinvillecar car 241 mi
    4h 24m
    $44–64

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Carlinville Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    6h 10m
    $49–84

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    4h 30m
    $62–317

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Carlinvillecar car
    4h 42m
    $50–295

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    5h 56m
    $294–748

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    5h 40m
    $104–598

Chicago to Carlinville by train (Amtrak)

Calendar24Weekly Trains
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Carlinville, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Carlinville Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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