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

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There are 7 ways to get from Gurnee to Carbondale by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    8h 45m
    $110–222

  2. Drive 364.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gurnee to Carbondalecar car 364.6 mi
    6h 23m
    $67–97

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus bus Milwaukee
    11h 12m
    $75–190

  4. Train, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    5h 42m
    $125–275

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    12h 15m
    $75–147

  6. Train, fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain 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 51m
    $72–334

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

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain 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 53m
    $225–375

Gurnee to Carbondale by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Gurnee, IL, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Carbondale via Waukegan Metra Station, Waukegan, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Marathon Gas Station - Marion once daily. Tickets cost $70–180 and the journey takes 6h 38m.

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