There are 7 ways to get from Schaumburg to Carbondale by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane ORD - MWA
3h 15m$114–258Fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane ORD - PAH
- Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar
4h 14m$56–307Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
7h 41m$177–281Bus
- Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
10h 35m$87–127Drive 343.7 mi
- Drive from Schaumburg to Carbondalecar 343.7 mi
6h 2m$63–91Fly to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)plane ORD - CGI
- Take the taxi from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Carbondaletaxi
4h 11m$224–568Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
6h 28m$341–733
Schaumburg to Carbondale by bus, subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Schaumburg to Carbondale is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Schaumburg to Carbondale is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $110 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Schaumburg to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Woodfield Mall and arriving at Carbondale via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Schaumburg to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Rosemont and arriving at Carbondale via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Schaumburg and Carbondale is 326 miles. The road distance is 345.7 miles.
The best way to get from Schaumburg to Carbondale without a car is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs $170 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Schaumburg to Carbondale, including transfers.
Schaumburg to Carbondale bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Woodfield Mall station.
Schaumburg to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Schaumburg to Carbondale is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $110 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 7h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 10h 35m.
What companies run services between Schaumburg, IL, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale 3 times a day. Tickets cost $170–270 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–410
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Schaumburg to Carbondale bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Schaumburg to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Carbondale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schaumburg to Carbondale is 346 miles. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Schaumburg to Carbondale.
There are 62+ hotels available in Carbondale.