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How to get fromCarbondale to Iowaby plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MWA - CID
    4h 59m
    $138–479

  2. Drive 424.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Carbondale to Des Moinescar car 424.3 mi
    8h 37m
    $78–112

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    11h 30m
    $88–179

  4. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MWA - DSM
    5h 5m
    $170–760

  5. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MWA - MLI
    5h 39m
    $95–421

  6. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Omaha

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane STL - OMA
    5h 13m
    $643–981

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    11h 40m
    $118–229

Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Iowa, USA?

American Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and United Airlines fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale to Des Moines via St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 11h 30m.

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