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Carbondale to Joliet buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carbondale and Joliet takes 14h 42m and the fastest bus takes 13h 24m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Carbondale to Joliet. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 42m
Duration
466 mi
Distance
$89
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Carbondale to Joliet bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Carbondale and Joliet. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Carbondale is at 7:25 AM which arrives into Joliet at 8:49 PM. All services require a transfer at St. Louis and take an average of 14h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAPace Bus13h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakFlixbus USAPace Bus17h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAPace Bus13h 24m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carbondale to Joliet? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Carbondale to Joliet.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 465.9 mi
  • Duration: 14h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Carbondale to Pace Transit Center via St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 11h 30m.

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