There are 4 ways to get from Glenview to Carbondale by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane ORD - MWA
3h 19m$114–258Fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane ORD - PAH
- Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar
4h 21m$56–317Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
7h 11m$79–185Drive 342.6 mi
- Drive from Glenview to Carbondalecar 342.6 mi
5h 59m$63–91
Glenview to Carbondale by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Glenview to Carbondale is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Glenview to Carbondale is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $110 - $260.
No, there is no direct train from Glenview to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Golf and arriving at Carbondale via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Glenview and Carbondale is 325 miles. The road distance is 344.6 miles.
The best way to get from Glenview to Carbondale without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs $75 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Glenview to Carbondale, including transfers.
Glenview to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Glenview to Carbondale is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $110 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $190 and takes 7h 11m.
Glenview to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Carbondale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glenview to Carbondale is 345 miles. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Glenview to Carbondale.
What companies run services between Glenview, Cook County, IL, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–180 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- Amtrak
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