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How to get fromSaint Paul to Carlinvilleby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Saint Paul to Carlinville by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MSP - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    5h 48m
    $403–996

  2. Drive 515.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Carlinvillecar car 515.1 mi
    9h 39m
    $94–136

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carlinville Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    12h 17m
    $203–420

  4. Bus, train via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    4. Take the train from Springfield to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    15h 44m
    $114–217

  5. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane MSP - SPI
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    6h 57m
    $97–454

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    17h 23m
    $158–312

Saint Paul to Carlinville by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration12h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 527.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Carlinville, IL, USA?

You can take a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Carlinville Station via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 17m.

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