There are 3 ways to get from Chattanooga to Carbondale by bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus Groome Transportation
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2521
12h 6m$137–190Drive 334.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chattanooga to Carbondalecar 334.1 mi
5h 37m$61–89Fly
- Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane CHA - MWA
7h 53m$131–505
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chattanooga to Carbondale is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chattanooga to Carbondale is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Chattanooga to Carbondale station. However, there are services departing from Groome Transportation Chattanooga and arriving at Carbondale Intermodal Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
The distance between Chattanooga and Carbondale is 592 miles. The road distance is 336.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chattanooga to Carbondale without a car is to bus which takes 12h 6m and costs $130 - $190.
It takes approximately 12h 6m to get from Chattanooga to Carbondale, including transfers.
Chattanooga to Carbondale bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Groome Transportation Chattanooga station.
The best way to get from Chattanooga to Carbondale is to bus which takes 12h 6m and costs $130 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $550 and takes 7h 53m.
Chattanooga to Carbondale bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Atlanta Airport station.
Carbondale is 1h behind Chattanooga. It is currently 8:47 AM in Chattanooga and 7:47 AM in Carbondale.
What companies run services between Chattanooga, TN, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Chattanooga to Carbondale Intermodal Station via Groome Transportation Chattanooga, Atlanta Airport, Airport Station, Garnett Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 12h 6m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 4 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 9m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Yes, the driving distance between Chattanooga to Carbondale is 336 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Chattanooga to Carbondale.
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