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How to get fromSouthern Illinois University Carbondale to Indianapolisby train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Indianapolis by train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    6h 16m
    $73–152

  2. Drive 263.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Indianapoliscar car 263.8 mi
    4h 28m
    $49–70

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    7h 46m
    $50–114

  4. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MWA - IND
    5h 59m
    $132–643

  5. Taxi to Barkley Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane PAH - IND
    7h 28m
    $236–668

Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a vehicle from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Indianapolis Union Station via Carbondale, St. Louis, and St Louis Bus Station in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and three other airlines fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Indianapolis (IND) 4 times a day.

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