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How to get fromJoliet to Southern Illinois University Carbondaleby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Joliet to Southern Illinois University Carbondale by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Train, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    4h 44m
    $123–267

  2. Drive 308.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Southern Illinois University Carbondalecar car 308.1 mi
    5h 20m
    $57–82

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Homewood to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    8h 18m
    $92–199

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 29m
    $63–125

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondaletaxi taxi
    5h 51m
    $213–382

  6. Train, fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondalecar car
    6h
    $64–330

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 369.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Homewood to Carbondale 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Southern Illinois University Carbondale via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, St Louis Bus Station, St. Louis, and Carbondale in around 12h 29m.

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