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How to get fromSouthern Illinois University Carbondale to Arkansasby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Arkansas by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Jonesboro Municipal Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR)plane plane STL - JBR
    5h 43m
    $171–544

  2. Drive 325.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Little Rockcar car 325.1 mi
    5h 29m
    $60–86

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Marathon Gas Station - Marion to Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, ARbus bus Chicago
    9h 53m
    $74–189

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    10h 28m
    $115–274

  5. Bus to Nashville, fly to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)plane plane BNA - LIT
    7h 15m
    $104–443

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL, USA and Arkansas, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Marathon Gas Station - Marion to Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, AR once daily. Tickets cost $70–180 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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