There are 4 ways to get from Carbondale to Springfield by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus Greyhound US1210
7h 5m$55–87Drive 289.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carbondale to Springfieldcar 289.9 mi
5h 29m$53–77Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport
- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane MWA - SGF
6h 19m$124–469Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car
- Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane PAH - SGF
6h 36m$103–448
Carbondale to Springfield by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Springfield is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Springfield is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Carbondale Intermodal Station and arriving at Springfield CU Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Carbondale and Springfield is 326 miles. The road distance is 291.6 miles.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 7h 5m 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 bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $470 and takes 6h 19m.
Carbondale to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Springfield is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Carbondale to Springfield.
What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Springfield CU Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Barkley Regional Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Barkley Regional Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
- 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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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