Bus Tickets from Chicago to Carbondale

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Next departures for Chicago to Carbondale on September 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Amtrak StationCheapestFastest
FlixBus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Amtrak StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Carbondale

Bus
Average PriceUS$40 - US$203Average Duration9h 5m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$30 - US$263Average Duration5h 30m
44kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Carbondale

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
5h 30mAverage Duration
US$30Cheapest ticket
44kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Carbondale: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$60
Average Bus Trip Duration9h 5m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure10:00am
Distance481 km
Latest bus departure5:10pm

Chicago to Carbondale Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Carbondale

  1. What is the distance between Chicago and Carbondale?

    The distance between Chicago and Carbondale is around 479 km (297 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-31
US$80
09-01
US$177
Today
US$69
09-03
US$51
09-04
US$51
09-05
US$51
09-06
US$48
09-07
US$88
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Carbondale was searched and found on Sep 6, 2025 with a price of US$48

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Carbondale, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$48 to US$177 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Carbondale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$48 which is on 2025-09-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Carbondale!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Chicago to Carbondale, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Carbondale will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Carbondale to Chicago

You can also go to Carbondale by train

Train from Chicago to Carbondale

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