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How to get fromNormal to Carbondaleby bus, train, car, plane or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Normal to Carbondale by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain train City of New Orleans / ...
    4h 42m
    $29–63

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    6h 25m
    $34–114

  3. Drive 204.6 mi

    1. Drive from Normal to Carbondalecar car 204.6 mi
    4h 47m
    $38–54

  4. Train, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    6h 7m
    $109–269

  5. Train, fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane ORD - PAH
    3. Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar car
    7h 6m
    $221–1,678

  6. Train, fly to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)plane plane ORD - CGI
    3. Take the taxi from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Carbondaletaxi taxi
    7h 8m
    $204–379

Normal to Carbondale by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Normal to Carbondale. However, you can take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, walk to Champaign-Urbana, then take the train to Carbondale. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Carbondale Intermodal Station via Springfield, Washington & 4th, and Springfield SMTD Transfer Center in around 6h 25m.

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