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How to get fromEast Lansing to Carbondaleby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Carbondale by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane LAN - MWA
    5h 28m
    $146–620

  2. Drive  515.9 mi

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    1. Drive from East Lansing to Carbondalecar car 515.9 mi
    8h 34m
    $95–136

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    11h 30m
    $126–301

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Benton Harborbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train
    13h 29m
    $115–252

  5. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane FNT - MWA
    6h 52m
    $140–499

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union 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
    15h 4m
    $115–196

East Lansing to Carbondale by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 436.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Carbondale via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 30m.

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