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How to get fromSouthern Illinois University Carbondale to Springfieldby bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Springfield by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 54m
    $45–110

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    5h 1m
    $30–71

  3. Drive 160.8 mi

    1. Drive from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Springfieldcar car 160.8 mi
    3h 45m
    $30–43

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  • Distance: 192.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a vehicle from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Carbondale Intermodal Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 5h 1m.

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