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

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

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  1. Fly Quad City International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane MLI - MWA
    6h 26m
    $87–382

  2. Drive 423.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Des Moines to Carbondalecar car 423.1 mi
    8h 41m
    $78–112

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 20m
    $88–180

  4. 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

  5. Fly Des Moines to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane DSM - MWA
    4h 24m
    $148–661

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

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    8h 14m
    $145–317

  7. Fly Omaha to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane OMA - STL
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    7h 42m
    $620–956

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain train City of New Orleans / ...
    11h 24m
    $114–230

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Carbondale via Des Moines, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 11h 20m.

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