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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane MWA - LAN
    6h 39m
    $145–691

  2. Drive 512.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Carbondale to Lansingcar car 512.9 mi
    8h 31m
    $94–136

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    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
    11h 14m
    $171–348

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    14h 48m
    $98–202

  5. 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
    5h 52m
    $114–620

  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 CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    8h 20m
    $148–510

  7. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 20m
    $184–326

Carbondale to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 434.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

American Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and Delta fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carbondale to WBD Michigan at Museum Drive via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 11h 14m.

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