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How to get fromCarbondale to Indiana University Bloomingtonby train, bus, car, plane, shuttle, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Carbondale to Indiana University Bloomington by train, bus, car, plane, shuttle, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington, INbus bus
    8h 14m
    $96–184

  2. Drive 214.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to Indiana University Bloomingtoncar car 214.5 mi
    4h 10m
    $40–57

  3. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MWA - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Unionshuttle bus
    7h 39m
    $166–672

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington, INbus bus
    9h 44m
    $71–146

  5. Bus via Nashville (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus FlixBus 2512
    10h 45m
    $73–130

  6. Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Drive from Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car car
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane PAH - IND
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Unionshuttle bus
    9h 1m
    $135–551

Carbondale to Indiana University Bloomington by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 352 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Indiana University Bloomington, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Carbondale to Indiana University Bloomington via St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and Bloomington, IN in around 9h 44m.

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