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Louisville to Carbondale buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Louisville and Carbondale takes 13h 50m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Louisville 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 50m
Duration
381 mi
Distance
$77
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Louisville to Carbondale bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Louisville and Carbondale. The service departs Louisville at 6:30 PM in the evening, which arrives into Carbondale at 07:20:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Amtrak ThruwayFlixbus USA13h 50m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Amtrak ThruwayFlixbus USA13h 50m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Amtrak ThruwayFlixbus USA13h 50m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Amtrak ThruwayFlixbus USA13h 50m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Louisville 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: 380.9 mi
  • Duration: 13h 50m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Carbondale Intermodal Station via Nashville Bus Station in around 7h 45m.

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