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

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There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Carbondale by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 45m
    $30–75

  2. Drive 170.1 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Carbondalecar car 170.1 mi
    3h 20m
    $31–45

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane SPI - MWA
    4h 13m
    $104–407

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 48m
    $47–113

Springfield to Carbondale by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Carbondale via St Louis Bus Station and St. Louis in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 3 times a day.

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