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How to get fromCedar Falls to Carbondaleby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Falls to Carbondale by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ALO - MWA
    4h 15m
    $111–449

  2. Drive  436.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Carbondalecar car 436.1 mi
    8h 8m
    $80–115

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    14h 56m
    $126–266

  4. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar car
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane CID - MWA
    5h 23m
    $103–448

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    18h 12m
    $110–196

Cedar Falls to Carbondale by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration14h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 392.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Cedar Falls, IA, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St and W 18th St to Carbondale via Central Transfer, Waterloo, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 18h 12m.

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