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Joliet to Carbondale buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Joliet and Carbondale takes 31h 49m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Joliet 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.

31h 49m
Duration
446 mi
Distance
$83
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Joliet to Carbondale bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Joliet and Carbondale. The service departs Joliet at 5:11 PM in the evening, which arrives into Carbondale at 01:00:00. All services require a transfer at Herion Way at Wheeler and take an average of 31h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Pace BusPace BusPace BusFlixbus USAAmtrak31h 49m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Pace BusPace BusPace BusFlixbus USAAmtrak31h 49m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Pace BusPace BusPace BusFlixbus USAAmtrak31h 49m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Joliet 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: 446 mi
  • Duration: 31h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Carbondale via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 12h 7m.

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