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How to get fromWaukegan to Carbondaleby train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Waukegan to Carbondale by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    7h 54m
    $109–220

  2. Drive 365 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waukegan to Carbondalecar car 365 mi
    6h 25m
    $67–97

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus bus Milwaukee
    9h 7m
    $76–184

  4. Train, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    4h 52m
    $123–272

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    11h 35m

  6. Train, fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain 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
    6h 1m
    $70–331

  7. Train, fly to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain 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
    6h 2m
    $223–372

Waukegan to Carbondale by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Waukegan to Carbondale via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Marathon Gas Station - Marion once daily. Tickets cost $70–180 and the journey takes 6h 38m.

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