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

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

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  1. Fly Rochester to Williamson County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane RST - MWA
    5h 27m
    $151–777

  2. Drive 624.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Carbondalecar car 624.9 mi
    11h 43m
    $114–165

  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 25m
    $232–482

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis 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
    17h 15m
    $144–259

  5. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport 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 27m
    $399–1,005

  6. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus 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
    20h 44m
    $142–267

Minnesota to Carbondale by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration15h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$232Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 483 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

American Airlines and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Rochester (RST) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Carbondale via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 15h 25m.

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