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How to get fromAkron to Carbondaleby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Akron to Carbondale by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Akron to Williamson County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane CAK - MWA
    6h 4m
    $102–436

  2. Drive  543.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Akron to Carbondalecar car 543.6 mi
    9h 32m
    $100–144

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from RKP Transit Center to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus bus 61
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train
    15h 24m
    $355–565

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Akron to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    15h 35m
    $105–184

  5. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane CLE - MWA
    6h 26m
    $124–553

  6. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane CLE - STL
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    7h 12m
    $127–689

Akron to Carbondale by bus, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration15h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$355Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 486.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Akron, OH, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Akron (CAK) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Akron to Carbondale Intermodal Station via Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus and St Louis Bus Station in around 15h 35m.

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