There are 7 ways to get from Carbondale to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
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Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Detroit
best- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Detroit (DTW)plane MWA - DTW
7h 1m$130–591Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
14h 30m$78–181Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
11h 50m$158–352Drive 539.1 mi
- Drive from Carbondale to Detroitcar 539.1 mi
9h 16m$99–143Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)plane STL - DTW
6h 36m$618–996Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane MWA - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
8h 46m$111–463Bus via Auburn Gresham
- Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus
17h 10m$98–191
Carbondale to Detroit by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Detroit is to bus which costs $75 - $190 and takes 14h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Detroit is to bus and fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $600 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Carbondale to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
The distance between Carbondale and Detroit is 467 miles. The road distance is 542.2 miles.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 11h 50m and costs $150 - $360.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Carbondale to Detroit, including transfers.
Carbondale to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
Carbondale to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Detroit is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $360 and takes 11h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $190 and takes 14h 30m.
What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
American Airlines flies from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Detroit (DTW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carbondale to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Carbondale to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Carbondale. It is currently 7:21 AM in Carbondale and 8:21 AM in Detroit.
Carbondale to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Detroit is 542 miles. It takes approximately 9h 16m to drive from Carbondale to Detroit.
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