There are 7 ways to get from Carbondale to Lansing by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane MWA - LAN
5h 46m$105–461Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car
- Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane PAH - LAN
5h 52m$74–380Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 20m$144–275Bus
- Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
14h 38m$98–179Drive 512.9 mi
- Drive from Carbondale to Lansingcar 512.9 mi
8h 31m$94–136Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane MWA - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint to Lansingbus
8h 29m$153–540Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
11h 24m$141–302
Carbondale to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Lansing is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Lansing is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $100 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at CATA Intermodal Downtown via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago and South Haven Potatoes Plus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Carbondale to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
The distance between Carbondale and Lansing is 437 miles. The road distance is 515.9 miles.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Lansing without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 20m and costs $140 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Carbondale to Lansing, including transfers.
Carbondale to Lansing bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
Carbondale to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Lansing is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $100 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 14h 38m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 11h 24m.
What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
American Airlines flies from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale to CATA Intermodal Downtown via St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago, South Haven, and South Haven Potatoes Plus in around 14h 38m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Barkley Regional Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Carbondale to Lansing bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Carbondale. It is currently 2:52 PM in Carbondale and 3:52 PM in Lansing.
Carbondale to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Lansing is 516 miles. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Carbondale to Lansing.
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