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Last Updated: Aug 29, 2025, 10:10 AM

GLOBAL FUSION 2025 LOGO BANNER

Global Fusion 2025 | OCT 16–19, 2025 | Carbondale, IL

The Critical Path In Disorienting Times: Explorations, Practices, and Solidarities

Hotel Information

We have reserved hotel blocks at the following nearby hotels. Click the link to book. 
Shuttles provided from the hotels to the conference venue.

Transportation to Carbondale
Flying into Marion
The Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois in Marion, IL (MWA) is a small commuter airport only 20 minutes' drive from campus. It is served by several shuttle / taxi services. Contour Airlines flies into the local Veteran's Airport in nearby Marion, IL from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). Contour tickets typically must be purchased separately, unless you are booking through American Airlines. We recommend booking far in advance. 

Flying into St. Louis
The closest major airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Please be aware that this airport is over 2 hours away from Carbondale by car. One option from St Louis is to rent a car, which if shared among others is affordable.

Another option for getting to Carbondale is the St Louis Shuttle (stlshuttleservice.com), which organizes rides as needed. For a single person the cost is significant, but if we can organize 4-5 people on the same shuttle, we can get the price down to $50 or so one-way. We are working with Brian of St Louis Shuttle, who will help organize people into shuttles. He has generously offered his personal number (314) 397-4538 for those interested in this option to call. Please tell him you are coming for the Global Fusion conference in Carbondale.


From Chicago
If you are departing from or flying through Chicago, you can take the Amtrak train into Carbondale or a Contour Airlines flight to Marion (MWA). (See Flying into Marion above.)

Other Airports
The international airports in Memphis and Nashville are both about 3.5 hours from Carbondale by car. In neither case are there good public transit options to Carbondale, however. 

Driving to Carbondale
Directions can be found via Google Maps.

About SIU Carbondale

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Southern Illinois Tourism

Southern Illinois, often referred to as "Little Egypt," is bordered by the Mississippi River to the west and the Ohio River to the east and south. The region is characterized by its rolling hills, forests, and numerous state parks.

Southern Illinois is known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities. Popular attractions include the Shawnee National Forest, Garden of the Gods, and Giant City State. There are also several historical sites, wineries, and cultural events.

 

If you have any questions, email us at: global.fusion.2025@siu.edu