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How to get fromNew Lenox to Carbondaleby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from New Lenox to Carbondale by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from New Lenox to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    7h 42m
    $175–276

  2. Drive  302.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Lenox to Carbondalecar car 302.8 mi
    5h 12m
    $56–80

  3. 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
    11h 13m
    $65–100

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from New Lenox to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    4h 45m
    $117–261

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from New Lenox 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 Carbondaletaxi taxi
    5h 40m
    $227–571

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from New Lenox 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 Carbondalecar car
    5h 44m
    $59–310

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from New Lenox to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    7h 44m
    $94–536

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from New Lenox to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    7h 58m
    $344–736

New Lenox to Carbondale by train and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between New Lenox, IL, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a train from New Lenox to Carbondale via LaSalle Street and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Lenox to Carbondale via Blue Island-Vermont, Blue Island Metra Station - Bus Stop B, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay O, Chicago, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 11h 13m.

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