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How to get fromAtlanta to Carbondaleby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Atlanta to Carbondale by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 53m
    $86–171

  2. Drive 212.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Atlanta to Carbondalecar car 212.8 mi
    4h
    $39–57

  3. Train, bus via Springfield

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    7h
    $73–134

  4. Taxi to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Atlanta to Bloomington-Airport-BMItaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane BMI - MWA
    5h 43m
    $151–444

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain train
    6h 32m
    $103–193

  6. Drive to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Peoria-Airport-PIAcar car
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane PIA - MWA
    5h 5m
    $94–373

  7. Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane SPI - MWA
    6h 7m
    $138–441

Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 231.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Atlanta to Carbondale. However, you can take the taxi to Lincoln Station, take the train to St. Louis, walk to St. Louis, then take the bus to Carbondale. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Atlanta to Carbondale via Lincoln Station, Springfield, Washington & 4th, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 7h.

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