There are 5 ways to get from Carbondale to Indiana by plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MWA - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 57m$102–223Drive 262.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carbondale to Indianapoliscar 262.9 mi
4h 26m$48–70Bus
- Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
7h 25m$51–93Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
11h 24m$67–129Bus via Nashville (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2512
10h 25m$70–182
Carbondale to Indiana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Indiana is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Indiana is to fly and train which takes 3h 57m and costs $100 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale to Indiana station. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Carbondale to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
The distance between Carbondale and Indiana is 360 miles. The road distance is 264.4 miles.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Indiana without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $50 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Carbondale to Indiana, including transfers.
Carbondale to Indiana bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
Carbondale to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Indiana is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $50 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 11h 24m.
What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Indiana, USA?
You can take a bus from Carbondale to Indianapolis Union Station via St. Louis and St Louis Bus Station in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carbondale to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 24m.
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–170
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $25–90
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Carbondale to Indiana bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Indiana is 1h ahead of Carbondale. It is currently 11:10 AM in Carbondale and 12:10 PM in Indiana.
Carbondale to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Indiana is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Carbondale to Indiana.
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