The average bus between Park Ridge and Carbondale takes 13h 26m and the fastest bus takes 10h 2m. The bus service runs several times 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.
Buses run twice daily between Park Ridge and Carbondale. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Park Ridge is at 3:33 PM which arrives into Carbondale at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Jefferson Park Transit Center and take an average of 13h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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.
No, there is no direct bus from Park Ridge to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Park Ridge station and arriving at Carbondale station via St Louis Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.
Park Ridge to Carbondale bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Park Ridge to Carbondale bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Carbondale station.
The distance between Park Ridge and Carbondale is 490.6 km. The road distance is 690 km.
You can take a bus from Summit & Prospect to Carbondale via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 11h 34m.