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Purdue University to Carbondale buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Purdue University and Carbondale takes 14h 49m and the fastest bus takes 12h 32m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Purdue University 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.

14h 49m
Duration
404 mi
Distance
$88
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Purdue University to Carbondale bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Purdue University and Carbondale. The earliest departure is at 1:27 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Purdue University is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Carbondale at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and take an average of 14h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    CityBusAmtrak ThruwayGreyhound USAAmtrak12h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    CityBusAmtrak ThruwayGreyhound USAAmtrak12h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    CityBusAmtrak ThruwayGreyhound USAAmtrak12h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    CityBusAmtrak ThruwayGreyhound USAAmtrak12h 32m • 3 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    CityBusAmtrak ThruwayGreyhound USAAmtrak26h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    CityBusAmtrak ThruwayGreyhound USAAmtrak12h 32m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Purdue University 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 Purdue University to Carbondale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 404.1 mi
  • Duration: 14h 49m

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Carbondale via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, 2nd St & Columbia St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 10h 32m.

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