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

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Carbondale by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 50m
    $49–114

  2. Drive 289.7 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Carbondalecar car 289.7 mi
    5h 29m
    $53–77

  3. Fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane SGF - PAH
    2. Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar car
    7h 11m
    $108–438

  4. Bus via St. Louis Airport (STL)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Saint Louisbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 18m
    $75–131

  5. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SGF - STL
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    8h 4m
    $144–622

  6. Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane SGF - MWA
    5h 39m
    $126–469

Springfield to Carbondale by bus

Calendar19Weekly Buses
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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 6h 50m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and two other airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 4 times a day.

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