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Trip Overview

The average bus between Park Ridge and Carbondale takes 13h 40m and the fastest bus takes 10h 10m. There is at least one bus per day from Park Ridge 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 40m
Duration
429 mi
Distance
$84
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Park Ridge to Carbondale bus times

Buses run once daily between Park Ridge and Carbondale. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Park Ridge is at 3:20 PM which arrives into Carbondale at 1:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Jefferson Park Transit Center and take an average of 13h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USAAmtrak17h 24m • 4 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USAFlixbus USA10h 16m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USAAmtrak17h 24m • 4 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USAFlixbus USA10h 16m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USAAmtrak16h 41m • 4 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USAFlixbus USA10h 10m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USAAmtrak16h 42m • 4 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USAFlixbus USA10h 11m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USAAmtrak17h 24m • 4 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USAFlixbus USA10h 16m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge to Carbondale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 429.4 mi
  • Duration: 13h 40m

What companies run services between Park Ridge, IL, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Summit & Prospect to Carbondale via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Canal, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 11h 35m.

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