Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Carbondale

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane OMA - MWA
    5h 52m
    $101–441

  2. Drive  524.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Omaha to Carbondalecar car 524.1 mi
    9h 16m
    $93–134

  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 Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    12h 10m
    $116–170

  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 Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    6h 5m
    $94–507

  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
    7h 38m
    $93–439

  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 Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    14h 30m
    $221–340

Omaha to Carbondale by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Omaha to Carbondale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 457.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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 Intermodal Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 12h 10m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There