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How to get fromCarbondale to East Lansingby train (Amtrak), train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Carbondale to East Lansing by train (Amtrak), train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    10h 46m
    $168–346

  2. Drive 516.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to East Lansingcar car 516.8 mi
    8h 35m
    $95–137

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    13h 14m
    $141–282

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    14h 38m
    $143–248

  5. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane MWA - LAN
    7h 15m
    $157–743

  6. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane MWA - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    7h 55m
    $147–518

  7. Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Drive from Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car car
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane PAH - LAN
    6h 29m
    $116–622

Carbondale to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 517 mi
  • Duration: 10h 46m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Carbondale to EBD Michigan past Harrison Rd via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 10h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale to EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 14h 38m.

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