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Illinois to Carbondale buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Illinois and Carbondale takes 13h 16m and the fastest bus takes 8h 25m. There is at least one bus per day from Illinois 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.

13h 16m
Duration
413 mi
Distance
$77
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Illinois to Carbondale bus times

Buses run once daily between Illinois and Carbondale. The earliest departure is at 9:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Illinois is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Carbondale at 1:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Flixbus USAAmtrak15h 15m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA8h 25m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Flixbus USAAmtrak15h 15m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA8h 25m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAAmtrak15h 15m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA8h 25m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAAmtrak15h 15m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA8h 25m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Illinois 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 Illinois to Carbondale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 413.3 mi
  • Duration: 13h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 8h 45m.

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