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How to get fromCarbondale to Lincolnby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carbondale to Lincoln by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Lincoln Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    5h 1m
    $55–130

  2. Drive 190.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to Lincolncar car 190.3 mi
    4h 9m
    $35–51

  3. Bus, train via Springfield

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from Springfield to Lincoln Stationtrain train
    6h 41m
    $41–92

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Lincoln Stationtrain train
    6h 11m
    $75–156

Carbondale to Lincoln by bus and train

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 220.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Carbondale to Lincoln. However, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, walk to St. Louis, then take the train to Lincoln Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Lincoln Station via St Louis Bus Station, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, Transfer Center Stop B, Jefferson & 4th, and Springfield in around 6h 41m.

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