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How to get fromNew Lenox 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 New Lenox 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 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 35m
    $122–266

  2. Drive 304.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Lenox to Southern Illinois University Carbondalecar car 304.1 mi
    5h 14m
    $56–81

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Homewood to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    8h 9m
    $91–198

  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
    11h 34m
    $65–128

  5. Train, 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondaletaxi taxi
    5h 42m
    $212–381

  6. Train, 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondalecar car
    5h 51m
    $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: 363.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between New Lenox, 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 train from New Lenox to Southern Illinois University Carbondale via Blue Island-Vermont, Vermont St & Irving Ave, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay O, Chicago, St Louis Bus Station, St. Louis, and Carbondale in around 11h 34m.

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