There are 4 ways to get from Carbondale to Springfield by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 33m$65–107Drive 159.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carbondale to Springfieldcar 159.9 mi
3h 42m$30–43Fly
- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane MWA - SPI
4h 6m$102–416Bus
- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
4h 40m$30–45
Carbondale to Springfield by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Springfield is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Carbondale Intermodal Station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Carbondale and Springfield is 193 miles. The road distance is 160.9 miles.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 33m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Carbondale to Springfield, including transfers.
Carbondale to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Carbondale Intermodal Station.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $100 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 40m.
Carbondale to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Springfield is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Carbondale to Springfield.
What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 4h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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