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How to get fromCarbondale to Columbusby plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Carbondale to Columbus by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane MWA - MSN
    2. Take the taxi from Madison-Airport-MSN to Columbustaxi taxi
    5h 15m
    $203–734

  2. Drive 409.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to Columbuscar car 409.4 mi
    8h 27m
    $75–108

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    9h 20m
    $146–304

  4. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MWA - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 36m
    $140–648

Carbondale to Columbus by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration9h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 410.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Columbus, WI, USA?

You can take a train from Carbondale to Columbus Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 20m.

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