- Carbondale is the southernmost Amtrak station in Illinois, with service connecting travelers to Chicago and New Orleans.
- SIMMS brings multiple transportation providers together, including FlixBus/Greyhound, JAX Mass Transit, Saluki Express, South Central Transit, Shawnee Mass Transit, and Rides Mass Transit.
- Rides Mass Transit Williamson County operates a weekday Marion–Carbondale route with stops including Veterans Airport, John A. Logan College, SIU, and SIMMS, making this particularly relevant for visitors.
- Accessible parking and pathways are available; all four station entrances are accessible, and the facility includes universal public restrooms.
- The station includes passenger drop-off and a public parking lot for Amtrak travelers.
Southern Illinois Multimodal Station
SIMMS in downtown Carbondale serves as a regional transportation hub connecting Southern Illinois travelers with local, regional, and long-distance transportation. The modern station brings together Amtrak passenger rail, intercity bus service, and several regional public transportation providers in one location. Travelers can connect between Carbondale, Marion, and communities throughout Southern Illinois, or continue farther afield by rail and bus.
