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

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There are 6 ways to get from Carbondale to Madison by train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    9h 47m
    $101–235

  2. Drive  399.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to Madisoncar car 399.6 mi
    8h
    $73–106

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    13h 30m
    $84–162

  4. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane MWA - MSN
    5h 56m
    $135–741

  5. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    10h 34m
    $115–270

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    6h 6m
    $137–354

Carbondale to Madison by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 461.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 47m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Carbondale to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 13h 30m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) 4 times a day.

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