What is the cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Carbondale?

The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Carbondale is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Carbondale?

The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Carbondale is to bus and fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $110 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Ann Arbor and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor station to Carbondale station. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Carbondale Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Ann Arbor and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Carbondale via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.

How far is it from Ann Arbor to Carbondale?

The distance between Ann Arbor and Carbondale is 502 miles. The road distance is 527.8 miles.

How do I travel from Ann Arbor to Carbondale without a car?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Carbondale without a car is to train which takes 10h 48m and costs $170 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Ann Arbor to Carbondale?

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Ann Arbor to Carbondale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to Carbondale bus from?

Ann Arbor to Carbondale bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to Carbondale train from?

Ann Arbor to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Ann Arbor to Carbondale?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Carbondale is to train which takes 10h 48m and costs $170 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 53m.

Where does the Ann Arbor to Carbondale bus arrive?

Ann Arbor to Carbondale bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Ann Arbor and Carbondale?

Carbondale is 1h behind Ann Arbor. It is currently 12:20 PM in Ann Arbor and 11:20 AM in Carbondale.

Where does the Ann Arbor to Carbondale train arrive?

Ann Arbor to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Ann Arbor to Carbondale?

Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Carbondale is 528 miles. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Ann Arbor to Carbondale.

How do I get a train ticket from Ann Arbor to Carbondale?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Ann Arbor to Carbondale?

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Where can I stay near Carbondale?

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Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
best
1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane LAN - MWA
6h 25m
$123–508
Drive 524.8 mi
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1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Carbondalecar 524.8 mi
8h 53m
$96–139
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
10h 48m
$179–368
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2521
14h 53m
Bus to Detroit, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to DTW McNamara Terminalbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane DTW - MWA
6h 17m
$117–495
Bus to Detroit, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to DTW McNamara Terminalbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DTW - STL
3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
6h 53m
$475–1,018
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the train from Homewood to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
12h 40m
$134–267

Ann Arbor to Carbondale by train (Amtrak)

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10h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 499.2 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Carbondale via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 53m.

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