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

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

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  1. Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane DAY - MWA
    5h 58m
    $127–592

  2. Drive 364.7 mi

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    1. Drive from Dayton to Carbondalecar car 364.7 mi
    6h 37m
    $67–97

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain train
    10h 12m
    $93–197

  4. Fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane DAY - PAH
    2. Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar car
    9h 58m
    $109–571

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 4m
    $72–162

Dayton to Carbondale by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Dayton (DAY) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Carbondale via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 12h 4m.

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