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

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There are 9 ways to get from Rock Island to Carbondale by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicagobus bus Btw 1208 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    9h 39m

  2. Drive 333.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rock Island to Carbondalecar car 333.4 mi
    6h 8m
    $61–88

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Iowa Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Saint Louisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    12h 10m

  4. Fly Quad City International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane MLI - MWA
    6h 25m
    $92–382

  5. Bus, train via Davenport

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    10h 4m
    $127–260

  6. Bus, train via Naperville

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Napervillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train
    10h 28m

  7. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicagobus bus Btw 1208 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    13h 5m

  8. Fly Quad City International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane MLI - PAH
    2. Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar car
    8h 30m
    $74–361

  9. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicagobus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    6h 41m

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 477.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 39m

What companies run services between Rock Island, IL, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Davenport to Carbondale via Iowa City, Saint Louis, and St. Louis in around 12h 10m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) every 4 hours.

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