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

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

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  1. Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane OMA - MWA
    5h 44m
    $126–591

  2. Drive  524.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Omaha to Carbondalecar car 524.1 mi
    9h 16m
    $96–139

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    12h 20m
    $105–182

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

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane OMA - STL
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    6h 11m
    $618–944

  5. Fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane OMA - PAH
    2. Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar car
    6h 30m
    $108–520

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    14h 40m
    $140–277

Omaha to Carbondale by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha to Carbondale via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 12h 20m.

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