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Downers Grove to Carbondale buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Downers Grove and Carbondale takes 18h 36m and the fastest bus takes 10h 9m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Downers Grove to Carbondale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

18h 36m
Duration
408 mi
Distance
$115
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Downers Grove to Carbondale bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Downers Grove and Carbondale. The earliest departure is at 2:59 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Downers Grove is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Carbondale at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Lemont Rd & 75th St and take an average of 18h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Pace BusPeoria Charter Coach CompanyFlixbus USAFlixbus USA10h 9m • 3 changes
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    Pace BusPeoria Charter Coach CompanyFlixbus USAAmtrak31h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Pace BusPeoria Charter Coach CompanyFlixbus USAFlixbus USA10h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Pace BusPeoria Charter Coach CompanyFlixbus USAAmtrak30h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Pace BusPeoria Charter Coach CompanyFlixbus USAFlixbus USA10h 31m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Downers Grove to Carbondale? 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.

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  • Distance: 408.2 mi
  • Duration: 18h 36m

What companies run services between Downers Grove, IL, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Main St & Ogden Ave to Carbondale Intermodal Station via Lemont Rd & 75th St, Downers Grove, Illinois Terminal, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and St Louis Bus Station in around 10h 47m.

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