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

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

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  1. Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane GEG - MWA
    9h 45m
    $142–535

  2. Fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane GEG - PAH
    2. Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar car
    13h 32m
    $124–504

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Spokane to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    44h
    $1,200–1,850

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    46h 20m
    $387–595

  5. Drive  1,894.1 mi

    1. Drive from Spokane to Carbondalecar car 1,894.1 mi
    30h 11m
    $346–500

  6. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane GEG - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    9h 47m
    $150–631

Spokane to Carbondale by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration44hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,608.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Spokane, WA, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Spokane to Carbondale via Chicago Union Station in around 44h.

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