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

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

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  1. Fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive

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    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 Southern Illinois University Carbondalecar car
    7h 46m
    $93–470

  2. 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 45m
    $217–472

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    18h 51m
    $112–237

  4. Drive 625.3 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Southern Illinois University Carbondalecar car 625.3 mi
    11h 45m
    $115–165

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

    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 to Carbondalebus bus
    6h 48m
    $399–1,000

  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 34m
    $417–747

  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
    9h 9m
    $434–1,009

  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 to Carbondalebus bus
    21h 31m
    $145–283

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) flights

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Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 660.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Southern Illinois University Carbondale via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, and Carbondale in around 15h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Southern Illinois University Carbondale via Des Moines, St Louis Bus Station, St. Louis, and Carbondale in around 18h 51m.

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