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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain train City of New Orleans / ...
    5h 59m
    $122–193

  2. Drive  263 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Carbondalecar car 263 mi
    4h 24m
    $47–68

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    6h 45m
    $60–89

  4. Fly Indianapolis to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane IND - MWA
    5h 47m
    $102–452

  5. Fly Indianapolis to Barkley Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane IND - PAH
    2. Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar car
    6h 58m
    $89–460

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    7h 24m
    $144–301

Indianapolis to Carbondale by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 3 times a day.

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