There are 6 ways to get from Spokane to Carbondale by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane GEG - MWA
9h 17m$152–595Fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane GEG - PAH
- Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar
12h 41m$144–574Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Spokane to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
44h$581–1,290Bus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
46h 15m$312–615Drive 1,894.1 mi
- Drive from Spokane to Carbondalecar 1,894.1 mi
30h 11m$346–500Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane GEG - STL
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
10h 17m$158–703
Spokane to Carbondale by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Spokane to Carbondale is to fly and drive which costs $140 - $600 and takes 12h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Spokane to Carbondale is to fly which takes 9h 17m and costs $150 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Spokane station to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Spokane Station and arriving at Carbondale via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station and St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Spokane to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Spokane and arriving at Carbondale via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h.
The distance between Spokane and Carbondale is 1618 miles. The road distance is 1905.2 miles.
The best way to get from Spokane to Carbondale without a car is to train which takes 44h and costs $550 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Spokane to Carbondale, including transfers.
Spokane to Carbondale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Spokane Station.
Spokane to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Spokane station.
The best way to get from Spokane to Carbondale is to fly which takes 9h 17m and costs $150 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 44h, you could also bus, which costs $310 - $650 and takes 46h 15m.
What companies run services between Spokane, WA, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Spokane to Carbondale via Chicago Union Station in around 44h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Spokane to Carbondale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pasco Bus Stop station.
Carbondale is 2h ahead of Spokane. It is currently 2:07 PM in Spokane and 4:07 PM in Carbondale.
Spokane to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spokane to Carbondale is 1905 miles. It takes approximately 30h 11m to drive from Spokane to Carbondale.
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