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Trip Overview

The average bus between Elkhart and Carbondale takes 18h 9m and the fastest bus takes 17h 47m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Elkhart 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 9m
Duration
519 mi
Distance
Twice a week
Frequency

Elkhart to Carbondale bus times

Buses run twice a week between Elkhart and Carbondale. The earliest departure is at 7:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elkhart is at 8:43 AM which arrives into Carbondale at 1:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 18h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakFlixbus USAAmtrak18h 31m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakFlixbus USAFlixbus USA17h 47m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elkhart 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.

Map of how to get from Elkhart to Carbondale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 519.2 mi
  • Duration: 18h 9m

What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Carbondale via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 12h 20m.

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