There are 7 ways to get from Baltimore to Carbondale by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane BWI - MWA
6h 29m$132–592Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane BWI - STL
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
7h 31m$129–690Bus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2521
21h 15m$141–223Train via Washington
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain
26h 34m$259–1,177Drive 806.5 mi
- Drive from Baltimore to Carbondalecar 806.5 mi
14h 26m$148–213Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DCA - STL
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
8h 25m$153–1,029Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
32h 22m$310–735
Baltimore to Carbondale by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Carbondale is to bus which costs $140 - $230 and takes 21h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Carbondale is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore station to Carbondale station. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and arriving at Carbondale Intermodal Station via Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Carbondale via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 34m.
The distance between Baltimore and Carbondale is 699 miles. The road distance is 811.2 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Carbondale without a car is to bus which takes 21h 15m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Baltimore to Carbondale, including transfers.
Baltimore to Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baltimore to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Carbondale is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 21h 15m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $250 - $1,200 and takes 26h 34m.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station via Nashville Bus Station in around 21h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $230–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Baltimore to Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Carbondale is 1h behind Baltimore. It is currently 9:50 AM in Baltimore and 8:50 AM in Carbondale.
Baltimore to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Carbondale is 811 miles. It takes approximately 14h 26m to drive from Baltimore to Carbondale.
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