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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dallas to Carlinville by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Dallas to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DAL - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    6h 4m
    $123–599

  2. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane DFW - BMI
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    8h 10m
    $109–474

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    16h 53m
    $131–242

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Carlinville Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    17h 40m
    $250–500

  5. Drive 683.4 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to Carlinvillecar car 683.4 mi
    11h 55m
    $125–181

  6. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DFW - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    7h
    $365–646

Dallas to Carlinville by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration16h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 622.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Carlinville, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Dallas to Carlinville Station once daily. Tickets cost $250–500 and the journey takes 17h 40m.

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