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How to get fromNashville to Carlinvilleby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Nashville to Carlinville by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0186 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Carlinville Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    8h 53m
    $67–132

  2. Drive 338.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nashville to Carlinvillecar car 338.3 mi
    5h 57m
    $62–90

  3. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane BNA - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    5h 40m
    $103–645

  4. Bus, train via Carbondale

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    9h 8m
    $67–146

  5. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane BNA - SPI
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    7h 25m
    $107–474

Nashville to Carlinville by bus and train

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration8h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 374.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Nashville, TN, USA and Carlinville, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Nashville to Carlinville. However, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, walk to St. Louis, then take the train to Carlinville Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Nashville to Carlinville in around 5h 57m.

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