There are 5 ways to get from Springfield Airport (SPI) to Carbondale by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, 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
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane SPI - MWA
4h 6m$90–392Drive 173.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield Airport (SPI) to Carbondalecar 173.7 mi
3h 27m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 49m$45–64Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Carbondale173.7 mi
3h 27mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 56m$78–123
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield Airport (SPI) to Carbondale is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield Airport (SPI) to Carbondale is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield Airport (SPI) to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Carbondale via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Springfield Airport (SPI) and Carbondale is 162 miles. The road distance is 174.7 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield Airport (SPI) to Carbondale without a car is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Springfield Airport (SPI) to Carbondale, including transfers.
Springfield Airport (SPI) to Carbondale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield Airport (SPI) to Carbondale is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $90 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 49m.
Springfield Airport (SPI) to Carbondale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield Airport (SPI) to Carbondale is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Springfield Airport (SPI) to Carbondale.
What companies run services between Springfield Airport (SPI), USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Springfield Airport (SPI) to Carbondale via Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 4h 49m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
There are 60+ hotels available in Carbondale.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Springfield Airport (SPI) and Carbondale. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.