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

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There are 5 ways to get from Naperville to Southern Illinois University Carbondale by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    7h 55m
    $100–216

  2. Drive 324.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Naperville to Southern Illinois University Carbondalecar car 324.8 mi
    5h 56m
    $60–86

  3. Train, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    4h 49m
    $122–266

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

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain 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 56m
    $212–381

  5. Train, fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain 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 5m
    $63–329

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: 338.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a train from Naperville to Southern Illinois University Carbondale via Chicago Union Station and Carbondale in around 7h 55m.

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