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

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

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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
    $136–535

  2. Drive 517.2 mi

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    1. Drive from East Lansing to Southern Illinois University Carbondalecar car 517.2 mi
    8h 37m
    $95–137

  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 51m
    $156–351

  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 50m
    $135–286

  5. 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 25m
    $135–236

  6. 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 55m
    $140–474

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 438.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

American Airlines and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Southern Illinois University Carbondale via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Carbondale in around 11h 51m.

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