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

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

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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 N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    4h 51m
    $31–71

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    4h 59m
    $46–108

  3. Drive 170.5 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Southern Illinois University Carbondalecar car 170.5 mi
    3h 22m
    $32–45

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane SPI - MWA
    4h 16m
    $104–392

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Springfield to Southern Illinois University Carbondale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 195.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Southern Illinois University Carbondale via St Louis Bus Station and Carbondale Intermodal Station in around 4h 51m. 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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