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

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There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Southern Illinois University Carbondale by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane MSN - MWA
    5h 15m
    $112–487

  2. Drive 403 mi

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    1. Drive from Madison to Southern Illinois University Carbondalecar car 403 mi
    7h 57m
    $74–107

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    10h 51m
    $121–266

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    14h 16m
    $91–179

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    5h 41m
    $139–315

  6. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train
    10h 55m
    $145–310

Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights

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Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 393.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison to Southern Illinois University Carbondale via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Carbondale Intermodal Station in around 14h 16m.

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