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How to get fromCarbondale to Roodhouseby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Carbondale to Roodhouse by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Carlinville Station to Roodhousetaxi taxi
    5h 17m
    $129–206

  2. Drive 163.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to Roodhousecar car 163.6 mi
    3h 17m
    $30–44

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the taxi from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Roodhousetaxi taxi
    5h 27m

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  • Distance: 192.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Carbondale to Roodhouse. However, you can take the bus to St. Louis, walk to St. Louis, take the train to Carlinville Station, then take the taxi to Roodhouse. Alternatively, you can drive from Carbondale to Roodhouse in around 3h 17m.

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