What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Carbondale?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Carbondale is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Carbondale?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Carbondale is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $110 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Carbondale station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Carbondale Intermodal Station via Kansas City Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

How far is it from Iowa to Carbondale?

The distance between Iowa and Carbondale is 380 miles. The road distance is 425.5 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to Carbondale without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to Carbondale without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 14m and costs $160 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Carbondale?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Iowa to Carbondale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to Carbondale bus from?

Iowa to Carbondale bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Carbondale?

The best way to get from Iowa to Carbondale is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $110 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus via Kansas City, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Iowa to Carbondale bus arrive?

Iowa to Carbondale bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

Can I drive from Iowa to Carbondale?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Carbondale is 426 miles. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Iowa to Carbondale.

Where can I stay near Carbondale?

There are 62+ hotels available in Carbondale.

Iowa to Carbondale - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Carbondale by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane DSM - MWA
4h 43m
$114–453
Drive 423.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Carbondalecar 423.1 mi
8h 41m
$78–112
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain City of New Orleans / ...
11h 14m
$163–265
Bus, train via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
13h 40m
$218–335
Fly from Quad City International Airport
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane MLI - MWA
6h 24m
$87–402
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane CID - MWA
7h 26m
Bus via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
11h 20m
$108–165
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
3. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
13h 42m

Iowa to Carbondale by bus, foot, and train

12Weekly Services

13h 40mAverage Duration

$218Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Carbondale.

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Distance: 377.9 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Carbondale Intermodal Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 11h 20m.

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