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How to get fromCarbondale to Springfieldby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Carbondale to Springfield by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 38m
    $45–112

  2. Drive 159.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to Springfieldcar car 159.9 mi
    3h 42m
    $30–43

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    5h 20m
    $73–141

  4. 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 Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    4h 50m
    $30–73

Carbondale to Springfield by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Carbondale to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St. Louis and St Louis Bus Station in around 4h 50m.

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