How to Travel from

Des Plaines to Carbondale

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

United States of America Des Plaines Carbondale

How to Get from Des Plaines to Carbondale

Plane

1 h 13 min

Select a Ticket

Car

5 h 51 min

from $30

Rideshare

5 h 51 min

from $7.29

Cheapest

By car (559 km)

5 h 51 min

559 km.

from $30

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

5 h 51 min

559 km.

from $7.29

Bus, Train

9 h 9 min

491 km.

from $96.60

Bus, Plane

4 h 2 min

491 km.

from $291.15

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale

Ave. Duration:

5h 16m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$40.76–$152.86

Train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondale

Ave. Duration:

2h 47m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$25.48–$114.65

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:

+1 214-849-8100

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greyhound.com/

Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Carbondale

Ave. Duration:

10h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$35.67–$242.03

Peoria Charter Coach Company

Phone:

+1 800-448-0572

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

peoriacharter.com

Bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to Illinois

Ave. Duration:

3h 45m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$50.95–$58.60

Airlines

Corporate Flight Management Inc

Website:

contouraviation.com/

Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Williamson

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$63.69–$254.77

Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cape

Ave. Duration:

1h 35m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$121.02–$254.77

What is the cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Carbondale?

The cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Carbondale is to train which costs $36.96 - $141.30 and takes 7h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Carbondale?

The fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Carbondale is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $81.52 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Des Plaines and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Plaines to Carbondale station. However, there are services departing from Busse Hwy & Mason Ln and arriving at Carbondale Train Station via Jefferson Park Transit Center and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Des Plaines and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct train from Des Plaines to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Des Plaines and arriving at Carbondale via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Des Plaines to Carbondale?

The distance between Des Plaines and Carbondale is 503 km. The road distance is 558.3 km.

How do I travel from Des Plaines to Carbondale without a car?

The best way to get from Des Plaines to Carbondale without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs $36.96 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Des Plaines to Carbondale?

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Des Plaines to Carbondale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Plaines to Carbondale bus from?

Des Plaines to Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Des Plaines to Carbondale train from?

Des Plaines to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Des Plaines to Carbondale?

The best way to get from Des Plaines to Carbondale is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $81.52 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $36.96 - $141.30 and takes 7h 1m, you could also bus, which costs $33.70 - $217.39 and takes 13h 32m.

Where does the Des Plaines to Carbondale bus arrive?

Des Plaines to Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Carbondale Train Station.

Where does the Des Plaines to Carbondale train arrive?

Des Plaines to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Carbondale station.

Can I drive from Des Plaines to Carbondale?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Plaines to Carbondale is 558 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Des Plaines to Carbondale.

Where can I stay near Carbondale?

There are 32+ hotels available in Carbondale. Prices start at $45.18 per night.

Book in Carbondale

Hampton Inn Carbondale

2175 Reed Station Pkwy, Carbondale

Fine

8.8

Best Western Saluki Inn

801 N Giant City Rd, Carbondale

Fine

8.4

Holiday Inn Carbondale-Conference Center by IHG

2300 Reed Station Parkway, Carbondale

Fine

8.6

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Giant City State Park

Giant City State Park is an Illinois state park on 4,000 acres (1,619 ha) in Jackson and Union Counties, Illinois, United States. Illinois acquired more than 1,100 acres (450 ha) in 1927, and dedicated the park as Giant City State Park. A lodge and visitor center welcome state park guests.

Woodlawn Cemetery

Woodlawn Cemetery is a cemetery located at 405 E. Main Street in Carbondale, which is known for hosting one of the first Memorial Day celebrations in the United States. The cemetery was established in 1854, two years before the incorporation of Carbondale. Over twenty Civil War soldiers, most of them Carbondale natives, were buried in the cemetery during the war. In April 1866, three Civil War veterans from Carbondale organized an event to honor the dead soldiers and decorate their gravesites; this event was one of the earliest observations of Memorial Day. The event included a speech by General John A. Logan, who in 1868 called for the national observance of Memorial Day as commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic.

SIU Arena

Banterra Center (formerly SIU Arena) is an 8,284-seat multi-purpose arena, on the campus of Southern Illinois University, in Carbondale, Illinois, United States. Construction on the arena began in the spring of 1962 and took nearly two years to complete. It was completed in 1964 and is the home of the SIU Salukis basketball team.

Carbondale

Carbondale is a city in Jackson County, Illinois, United States, within the Southern Illinois region informally known as "Little Egypt". The city developed from 1853 because of the stimulation of railroad construction into the area. Today, the major roadways of Illinois Route 13 and U.S. Route 51 intersect in the city. The city is 96 mi southeast of St. Louis, on the northern edge of the Shawnee National Forest. Carbondale is the home of the main campus of Southern Illinois University (SIU).

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Five ways to Travel from Des Plaines to Carbondale

Transport providers

Train operators

Amtrak

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Peoria Charter Coach Company

Airlines

Corporate Flight Management Inc

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Carbondale?

What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Carbondale?

Is there a direct bus between Des Plaines and Carbondale?

Is there a direct train between Des Plaines and Carbondale?

How far is it from Des Plaines to Carbondale?

How do I travel from Des Plaines to Carbondale without a car?

How long does it take to get from Des Plaines to Carbondale?

Where do I catch the Des Plaines to Carbondale bus from?

Where do I catch the Des Plaines to Carbondale train from?

Train, bus or fly from Des Plaines to Carbondale?

Where does the Des Plaines to Carbondale bus arrive?

Where does the Des Plaines to Carbondale train arrive?

Can I drive from Des Plaines to Carbondale?

Where can I stay near Carbondale?