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How to get fromSouthern Illinois University Carbondale to Jolietby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Joliet by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    4h 31m
    $122–263

  2. Drive 308.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Jolietcar car 308.8 mi
    5h 20m
    $57–82

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Homewoodtrain train Saluki / ...
    7h 54m
    $93–191

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    2. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Downers Grovebus bus Champaign to Chicago via shopping areas NB / ...
    9h 8m
    $102–179

  5. Taxi to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CGI - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 27m
    $221–372

  6. Taxi to Barkley Regional Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PAH - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 27m
    $196–448

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    11h 51m
    $62–130

Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Joliet.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 369.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Carbondale to Homewood 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Pace Transit Center via Carbondale, St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 11h 51m.

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