There are 5 ways to get from Dayton to Southern Illinois University Carbondale by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane DAY - MWA
6h 1m$122–547Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 26m$66–147Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain
10h 34m$89–187Drive 366 mi
- Drive from Dayton to Southern Illinois University Carbondalecar 366 mi
6h 39m$67–97Fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane DAY - PAH
- Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Southern Illinois University Carbondalecar
10h 8m$103–570
Dayton (DAY) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Southern Illinois University Carbondale is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Southern Illinois University Carbondale is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Southern Illinois University Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Carbondale via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
The distance between Dayton and Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 332 miles. The road distance is 368.1 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Southern Illinois University Carbondale without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 34m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Dayton to Southern Illinois University Carbondale, including transfers.
Dayton to Southern Illinois University Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dayton to Southern Illinois University Carbondale is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 12h 26m.
Dayton to Southern Illinois University Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 368 miles. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Dayton to Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Southern Illinois University 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, St. Louis, and Carbondale in around 12h 26m.
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Dayton to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Barkley Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 50+ hotels available in Southern Illinois University Carbondale.






