There are 5 ways to get from Carbondale to Dayton by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
9h 32m$97–195Drive 365.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carbondale to Daytoncar 365.3 mi
6h 42m$67–97Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport
- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Dayton (DAY)plane MWA - DAY
5h 47m$225–1,141Bus
- Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
10h 37m$72–158Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car
- Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Dayton (DAY)plane PAH - DAY
7h 53m$194–970
Carbondale to Dayton by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Dayton is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Dayton is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $220 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale to Dayton. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via St Louis Bus Station and Northwest Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
The distance between Carbondale and Dayton is 416 miles. The road distance is 367.4 miles.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Dayton without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 32m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Carbondale to Dayton, including transfers.
Carbondale to Dayton bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Dayton is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $220 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 10h 37m.
Carbondale to Dayton bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Dayton is 1h ahead of Carbondale. It is currently 6:02 AM in Carbondale and 7:02 AM in Dayton.
What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
American Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and United Airlines fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Dayton (DAY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 10h 37m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–1,800
Flights from Barkley Regional Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Dayton is 367 miles. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Carbondale to Dayton.
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