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

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There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to Southern Illinois University Carbondale by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), 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 / ...
    6h 20m
    $73–154

  2. Drive 264.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Southern Illinois University Carbondalecar car 264.3 mi
    4h 27m
    $49–70

  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 to Carbondalebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 16m
    $50–113

  4. Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane IND - MWA
    6h 1m
    $107–467

  5. Fly 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondalecar car
    9h 23m
    $88–450

Indianapolis (IND) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Southern Illinois University Carbondale via St Louis Bus Station, St. Louis, and Carbondale in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 4 times a day.

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