What is the cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Kirksville?

The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Kirksville is to bus and shuttle which costs $29 - $70 and takes 9h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carbondale to Kirksville?

The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Kirksville is to drive which takes 5h 47m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct train between Carbondale and Kirksville?

No, there is no direct train from Carbondale to Kirksville station. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at La Plata Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

How far is it from Carbondale to Kirksville?

The distance between Carbondale and Kirksville is 271 miles. The road distance is 300.5 miles.

How do I travel from Carbondale to Kirksville without a car?

The best way to get from Carbondale to Kirksville without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 5m and costs $160 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Carbondale to Kirksville?

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Carbondale to Kirksville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carbondale to Kirksville train from?

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

Train or fly from Carbondale to Kirksville?

The best way to get from Carbondale to Kirksville is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $460 and takes 11h 39m.

Where does the Carbondale to Kirksville train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carbondale to Kirksville?

Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Kirksville is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Carbondale to Kirksville.

How do I get a train ticket from Carbondale to Kirksville?

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Where can I stay near Kirksville?

There are 10+ hotels available in Kirksville.

Carbondale to Kirksville - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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

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Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK)plane MWA - IRK
5h 59m
$143–504
Bus, shuttle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from St. Louis to Bowling Green, Moshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bowling Green, Mo to Columbiashuttle
4. Take a shuttle bus from Columbia to Hy-Vee - Kirksvilleshuttle
9h 36m
$30–67
Train, bus
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 La Plata Stationtrain
10h 5m
$163–304
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Kansas City to La Plata Stationtrain
11h 2m
$136–271
Drive 298.7 mi
1. Drive from Carbondale to Kirksvillecar 298.7 mi
5h 47m
$55–79
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 Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK)plane CGI - IRK
7h 42m
$326–838
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Plata Stationtrain Southwest Chief
11h 39m
$240–458

Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) flights

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6h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 269.6 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Kirksville, MO, USA?

Corporate Flight Management Inc and American Airlines fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carbondale to Kirksville via Chicago Union Station and La Plata Station in around 11h 39m.

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