There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Carbondale by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 10m$50–91Drive 289.7 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Carbondalecar 289.7 mi
5h 29m$53–77Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane SGF - MWA
4h 39m$126–499Fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane SGF - PAH
- Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar
8h 53m$103–458
Springfield to Carbondale by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Carbondale is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Carbondale is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $120 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at Carbondale via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Springfield and Carbondale is 325 miles. The road distance is 291.4 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Carbondale without a car is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Springfield to Carbondale, including transfers.
Springfield to Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield CU Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Carbondale is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $500 and takes 4h 39m.
Springfield to Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Carbondale is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Springfield to Carbondale.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Carbondale via St Louis Bus Station and St. Louis in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 5 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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