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How to get fromElkhart to Carbondaleby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    8h 46m
    $225–355

  2. Drive  401.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elkhart to Carbondalecar car 401.6 mi
    7h
    $71–103

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    12h 10m

  4. Fly from South Bend

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane SBN - MWA
    5h 32m
    $138–428

  5. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    8h 46m

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    5h 59m
    $170–343

Elkhart to Carbondale by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration8h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Carbondale via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 12h 10m.

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