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

The cheapest way to get from Lombard to Carbondale is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lombard to Carbondale is to train and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $110 - $260.

Is there a direct train between Lombard and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct train from Lombard to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Lombard and arriving at Carbondale via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Lombard to Carbondale?

The distance between Lombard and Carbondale is 331 miles. The road distance is 331.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lombard to Carbondale without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs $80 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Lombard to Carbondale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lombard to Carbondale train from?

Lombard to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Where does the Lombard to Carbondale train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lombard to Carbondale?

Yes, the driving distance between Lombard to Carbondale is 331 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Lombard to Carbondale.

Where can I stay near Carbondale?

There are 62+ hotels available in Carbondale.

Lombard to Carbondale - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Lombard to Carbondale by train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
7h 24m
$82–188
Fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane ORD - PAH
2. Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar
5h 29m
$58–319
Drive 329.5 mi
1. Drive from Lombard to Carbondalecar 329.5 mi
5h 52m
$61–87
Train, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
1. Take the train from Lombard to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane ORD - MWA
4h 27m
$116–260

Lombard to Carbondale by train and bus (Amtrak)

21Weekly Services

7h 24mAverage Duration

$82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 329.4 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–180 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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