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How to get fromCarbondale to Bloomingtonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Carbondale to Bloomington by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S / ...
    4h 45m
    $65–134

  2. Drive 202 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to Bloomingtoncar car 202 mi
    4h 40m
    $37–54

  3. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    5h 52m
    $150–349

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 28m
    $65–155

Carbondale to Bloomington by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Carbondale to Bloomington. However, you can take the train to Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, then take the bus to Bloomington-Normal. Alternatively, you can drive from Carbondale to Bloomington in around 4h 40m.

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