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How to get fromCarbondale to Normalby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S / ...
    4h 45m
    $68–132

  2. Drive 204.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to Normalcar car 204.3 mi
    4h 44m
    $38–54

  3. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    5h 52m
    $160–349

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 33m
    $65–158

Carbondale to Normal by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Carbondale to Normal. However, you can take the train to Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, then take the bus to Bloomington-Normal. Alternatively, you can drive from Carbondale to Normal in around 4h 44m.

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