There are 4 ways to get from Carbondale to Peoria by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
- Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
6h 48m$68–145Drive 230.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carbondale to Peoriacar 230.4 mi
4h 47m$42–61Fly
- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane MWA - PIA
5h 2m$99–430Bus
- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
7h 31m$55–108
Carbondale to Peoria by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Peoria is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Peoria is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale station to Peoria station. However, there are services departing from Carbondale Intermodal Station and arriving at Peoria Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station, Transfer Center Stop B and Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Carbondale and Peoria is 264 miles. The road distance is 231.7 miles.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Peoria without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 48m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Carbondale to Peoria, including transfers.
Carbondale to Peoria bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Carbondale Intermodal Station.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Peoria is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $95 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 7h 31m.
Carbondale to Peoria bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Peoria is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Carbondale to Peoria.
What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Peoria, IL, USA?
American Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and United Airlines fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Peoria International Airport (PIA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Peoria Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, Transfer Center Stop B, Jefferson & 4th, and Springfield in around 7h 31m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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