What is the cheapest way to get from Joliet to Carbondale?

The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Carbondale is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Joliet to Carbondale?

The fastest way to get from Joliet to Carbondale is to train and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $110 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Joliet and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at Carbondale via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, Chicago and St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Joliet and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Joliet and arriving at Carbondale via Homewood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Joliet to Carbondale?

The distance between Joliet and Carbondale is 371 miles. The road distance is 308.6 miles.

How do I travel from Joliet to Carbondale without a car?

The best way to get from Joliet to Carbondale without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs $80 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Joliet to Carbondale?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Joliet to Carbondale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Joliet to Carbondale bus from?

Joliet to Carbondale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.

Where do I catch the Joliet to Carbondale train from?

Joliet to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Homewood station.

Train or bus from Joliet to Carbondale?

The best way to get from Joliet to Carbondale is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 12h 7m.

Where does the Joliet to Carbondale bus arrive?

Joliet to Carbondale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Where does the Joliet to Carbondale train arrive?

Joliet to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Carbondale station.

Can I drive from Joliet to Carbondale?

Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Carbondale is 309 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Joliet to Carbondale.

How do I get a train ticket from Joliet to Carbondale?

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Where can I stay near Carbondale?

There are 62+ hotels available in Carbondale.

Joliet to Carbondale - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Joliet to Carbondale by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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Train, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
best
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane ORD - MWA
4h 40m
$118–272
Drive 306.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Joliet to Carbondalecar 306.8 mi
5h 17m
$56–81
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Homewood to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
7h 56m
$82–179
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 7m
$63–115
Train, fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane ORD - PAH
3. Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar
5h 42m
$65–321

Joliet to Carbondale by train and bus (Amtrak)

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7h 56mAverage Duration

$82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 368.4 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Homewood to Carbondale 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Carbondale via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 12h 7m.

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