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

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

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  1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MWA - PHL
    7h 53m
    $155–693

  2. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane STL - PHL
    6h 39m
    $139–789

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    25h 25m
    $154–262

  4. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    25h 49m
    $288–703

  5. Drive  880.6 mi

    1. Drive from Carbondale to Philadelphiacar car 880.6 mi
    15h 28m
    $161–233

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Cardinal
    32h 26m
    $326–830

Carbondale to Philadelphia by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration25h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 775.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale to Philadelphia Bus Station via St. Louis and St Louis Bus Station in around 25h 25m.

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