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How to get fromMinneapolis–Saint Paul to Carbondaleby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MSP - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    6h 28m
    $402–1,002

  2. Fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane MSP - PAH
    2. Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar car
    7h 47m
    $101–474

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    15h 29m
    $227–482

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    19h 9m
    $112–238

  5. Drive 621.9 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Carbondalecar car 621.9 mi
    11h 42m
    $114–164

  6. Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane MSP - MWA
    5h 42m
    $414–744

  7. Fly to Nashville, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane MSP - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    8h 58m
    $436–1,012

  8. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    22h 7m
    $153–292

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Carbondale by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration15h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$227Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 563.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Raymond Ave Station to Carbondale via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 15h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marshall & Otis Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, Des Moines, and St Louis Bus Station in around 19h 9m.

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