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How to get fromHouston to Carlinvilleby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Houston to Carlinville by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane HOU - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    6h 22m
    $192–944

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Barkley Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane IAH - PAH
    2. Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carlinvillecar car
    7h 45m
    $113–459

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Longview to Carlinville Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    20h 40m
    $272–522

  4. Bus, train via Baton Rouge

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    24h 48m
    $181–350

  5. Drive 835.7 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Carlinvillecar car 835.7 mi
    15h 26m
    $153–221

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane IAH - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    6h 56m
    $314–997

  7. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane IAH - SPI
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    8h 57m
    $138–596

Houston to Carlinville by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$272Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 768.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Houston to Carlinville. However, you can take the line 500 bus to Hobby Airport, walk to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL), walk to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, take the train to CIVIC CENTER station, walk to St. Louis, then take the train to Carlinville Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Houston to Carlinville Station via Longview and Longview in around 20h 40m.

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