What is the cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Fort Madison?

The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Fort Madison is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carbondale to Fort Madison?

The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Fort Madison is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $170 - $480.

Is there a direct train between Carbondale and Fort Madison?

No, there is no direct train from Carbondale to Fort Madison. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Fort Madison via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

How far is it from Carbondale to Fort Madison?

The distance between Carbondale and Fort Madison is 375 miles. The road distance is 293.3 miles.

How do I travel from Carbondale to Fort Madison without a car?

The best way to get from Carbondale to Fort Madison without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 31m and costs $95 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Carbondale to Fort Madison?

It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Carbondale to Fort Madison, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carbondale to Fort Madison train from?

Carbondale to Fort Madison train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.

Train or fly from Carbondale to Fort Madison?

The best way to get from Carbondale to Fort Madison is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $170 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $360 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Carbondale to Fort Madison train arrive?

Carbondale to Fort Madison train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Carbondale to Fort Madison?

Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Fort Madison is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Carbondale to Fort Madison.

How do I get a train ticket from Carbondale to Fort Madison?

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Where can I stay near Fort Madison?

There are 12+ hotels available in Fort Madison.

Carbondale to Fort Madison - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Carbondale to Fort Madison by train, bus, car, plane, train (Amtrak), or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus
3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort Madisontrain
8h 31m
$99–204
Drive 291.6 mi
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1. Drive from Carbondale to Fort Madisoncar 291.6 mi
5h 40m
$54–77
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus
4. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort Madisontrain
9h 49m
$103–212
Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport
1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane MWA - BRL
5h 29m
$178–474
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain Southwest Chief
10h 5m
$172–354
Bus, train via Springfield
1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus
4. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort Madisontrain
10h 37m
$90–175
Taxi to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Carbondale to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)taxi
2. Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane CGI - BRL
10h 53m
$256–548

Carbondale to Fort Madison by train and bus

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8h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 372.9 mi
Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Fort Madison, IA, USA?

Corporate Flight Management Inc flies from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carbondale to Fort Madison via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 5m.

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