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How to get fromIndianapolis to Carlinvilleby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Carlinville by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Carlinville Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    5h 43m
    $57–116

  2. Drive 227.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Carlinvillecar car 227.6 mi
    4h 23m
    $42–60

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carlinville Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    9h 45m
    $134–278

  4. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane IND - SPI
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    6h 51m
    $87–434

  5. Bus, train via Bloomington

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Bloomingtonbus bus Btw 1401
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Carlinville Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    5h 43m
    $78–131

  6. Bus, train via Springfield

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Peoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the train from Springfield to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    7h 54m
    $92–138

  7. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane IND - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    7h 52m
    $123–645

Indianapolis to Carlinville by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Carlinville, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Indianapolis to Carlinville Station via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 45m.

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