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How to get fromLincoln to Carbondaleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lincoln to Carbondale by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    5h 27m
    $55–127

  2. Drive 201.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lincoln to Carbondalecar car 201.1 mi
    3h 48m
    $37–53

  3. Train, bus via Springfield

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    6h 29m
    $41–92

  4. Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane SPI - MWA
    5h 51m
    $107–405

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain train
    6h 16m
    $72–156

  6. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane BMI - MWA
    8h 1m
    $91–382

Lincoln to Carbondale by train and bus

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 220.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Lincoln to Carbondale. However, you can take the train to St. Louis, walk to St Louis Bus Station, then take the bus to Carbondale Intermodal Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lincoln Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station via Springfield, Washington & 4th, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, and St Louis Bus Station in around 6h 29m.

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