There are 4 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Carbondale by train, plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Train, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
best- Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane ORD - MWA
4h 10m$118–272Drive 352.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Crystal Lake to Carbondalecar 352.6 mi
6h 46m$65–93Train
- Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
7h 59m$84–190Train, fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive
- Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane ORD - PAH
- Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar
5h 12m$65–321
Crystal Lake to Carbondale by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to Carbondale is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Carbondale is to train and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $110 - $280.
No, there is no direct train from Crystal Lake to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Crystal Lake and arriving at Carbondale via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Crystal Lake and Carbondale is 358 miles. The road distance is 354.6 miles.
The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Carbondale without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs $80 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Crystal Lake to Carbondale, including transfers.
Crystal Lake to Carbondale train services, operated by Metra, depart from Crystal Lake station.
Crystal Lake to Carbondale train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Crystal Lake to Carbondale is 355 miles. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Crystal Lake to Carbondale.
There are 62+ hotels available in Carbondale.
What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Carbondale via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Crystal Lake to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Crystal Lake to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
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