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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Homewood to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    8h 57m
    $93–202

  2. Drive 308.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fairmont to Carbondalecar car 308.1 mi
    5h 22m
    $57–82

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downers Grove to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    11h 49m
    $89–158

  4. Train, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    5h 37m
    $119–265

  5. Train, fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane ORD - PAH
    3. Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar car
    6h 46m
    $66–334

  6. Train, fly to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)plane plane ORD - CGI
    3. Take the taxi from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Carbondaletaxi taxi
    6h 48m
    $224–385

Fairmont to Carbondale by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Fairmont, Will County, IL, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Homewood to Carbondale 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St & Riley Ave to Carbondale via Lemont Rd & 75th St, Downers Grove, Illinois Terminal, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 11h 49m.

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