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Trip Overview

The bus between West Lafayette and Carbondale takes 9h. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from West Lafayette 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.

9h
Duration
401 mi
Distance
$82
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

West Lafayette to Carbondale bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between West Lafayette and Carbondale. The service departs West Lafayette at 5:00 PM in the evening, which arrives into Carbondale at 01:00:00. All services require a transfer at Indianapolis Union Station and take an average of 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette to Carbondale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 401.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h

What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Carbondale via Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 9h 10m.

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