Private charter · ICT → MDH
Wichita to Carbondale
447 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
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Trade about 9½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport in Wichita to Southern Illinois Airport in Carbondale, 447 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 447 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 9½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Wichita
Airports in Wichita
ICT
Commercial airportWichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport
Wichita · KICT
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,302 ft
BEC
Regional airportBeech Factory Airport
Wichita · KBEC
- From downtown
- 7 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,001 ft
KAAO
Regional airportColonel James Jabara Airport
Wichita
- From downtown
- 7 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,101 ft
KEGT
Regional airportWellington Municipal Airport
Wellington
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,201 ft
EWK
Regional airportNewton City-County Airport
Newton · KEWK
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,003 ft
Arriving Carbondale
Airports in Carbondale
MDH
Commercial airportSouthern Illinois Airport
Murphysboro · KMDH
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,506 ft
MWA
Commercial airportVeterans Airport of Southern Illinois
Marion · KMWA
- From downtown
- 12 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,012 ft
When you land
Things to do in Carbondale
Carbondale is the largest town in the southern tip of Illinois, an area of wooded hills, orchards and sandstone bluffs that feels far removed from the flat cornfields to the north. Southern Illinois University anchors the local economy, along with the region’s hospitals and medical school programs, government offices and the tourism businesses that serve the Shawnee National Forest. The town became briefly famous as the crossroads of the 2017 and 2024 total solar eclipses, and it remains a gateway to some of the Midwest’s most underrated outdoor country.
- 01
Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
In the Shawnee National Forest, a short stone-paved trail leads among sandstone formations shaped by wind and water, with sweeping views over the forested hills.
- 02
Giant City State Park
Just south of town, massive sandstone bluffs form “streets” of rock, with hiking trails, horseback riding and a historic stone lodge built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
- 03
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail
This wine trail links a group of family-owned wineries along the rolling roads between Carbondale and Alto Pass, many with patios overlooking vineyards and woodlands.
- 04
Little Grand Canyon
A rugged loop trail descends through a deep box canyon in the Shawnee National Forest and climbs to an overlook above the Big Muddy River floodplain.
- 05
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
East of Carbondale, this refuge protects lakes, wetlands and woods where visitors fish, boat and watch migrating waterfowl and resident bald eagles.
- 06
Southern Illinois University
SIU’s wooded campus includes Thompson Woods, Campus Lake and the University Museum, and Saluki football and basketball games draw crowds through fall and winter.
Questions
Wichita to Carbondale flights
How long is a private flight from Wichita to Carbondale?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 447 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 9½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Wichita to Carbondale use?
You can depart from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT), Beech Factory Airport (BEC), or Colonel James Jabara Airport (KAAO) and arrive at Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) or Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Wichita to Carbondale cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Wichita and Carbondale?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Carbondale back to Wichita are priced the same way.
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