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

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

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  1. Fly from Bishop International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane FNT - MWA
    4h 50m
    $125–441

  2. Drive 563.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Flint to Carbondalecar car 563.3 mi
    9h 19m
    $103–149

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    11h 40m
    $184–376

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Flint Station 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
    14h 24m
    $148–298

  5. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Flint to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane LAN - MWA
    6h 10m
    $115–494

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Flint 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 14m
    $159–270

Flint to Carbondale by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 472.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flint Amtrak Station to Carbondale via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 40m.

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