There are 7 ways to get from Carbondale to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MWA - MSP
6h 56m$415–941Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car
- Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane PAH - MSP
7h 5m$104–510Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
14h 51m$184–434Train, bus
- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus
17h 22m$167–337Drive 625.1 mi
- Drive from Carbondale to Minneapoliscar 625.1 mi
11h 41m$115–165Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane STL - MSP
5h 41m$399–996Bus
- Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
18h 25m$119–261
Carbondale to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Minneapolis is to bus and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $390 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Carbondale to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 51m.
The distance between Carbondale and Minneapolis is 561 miles. The road distance is 628.8 miles.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 14h 51m and costs $180 - $440.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Carbondale to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Carbondale to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
Carbondale to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $410 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $440 and takes 14h 51m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $270 and takes 18h 25m.
What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
American Airlines flies from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carbondale to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 14h 51m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
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
- $80–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
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More Questions & Answers
Carbondale to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Carbondale to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Minneapolis is 629 miles. It takes approximately 11h 41m to drive from Carbondale to Minneapolis.
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