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How to get fromIowa City to Carbondaleby bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Saint Louisbus bus Btw 1489
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 5m
    $90–153

  2. Drive 352.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Carbondalecar car 352.1 mi
    6h 44m
    $65–93

  3. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane CID - MWA
    7h 28m

  4. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane MLI - MWA
    7h 36m
    $116–416

  5. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane CID - PAH
    3. Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar car
    9h 43m

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

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Napervillebus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    8h 33m
    $176–346

Iowa City to Carbondale by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 399.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 5m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Carbondale via Saint Louis and St. Louis in around 10h 5m.

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