What is the distance between Homewood and Carbondale?

The distance covered from Homewood to Carbondale is 448 km (278 miles).

Bus Homewood to Carbondale from US$107 | Refundable Tickets

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Departure time: September 20 at 8:56am
Departure city: Homewood
Departure location: Homewood, IL
Arrival time: September 20 at 1:45pm
Destination city: Carbondale
Destination location: Amtrak Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 49m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Homewood to Carbondale

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$107 - US$107	Average Duration4h 49m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$32 - US$233	Average Duration4h 49m	CO₂ emissions 41kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Homewood to Carbondale

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 4 hours 49 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

4h 49mAverage Duration

US$32Cheapest ticket

41kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Homewood, IL to Carbondale: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$107

Average Bus Trip Duration4h 49m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure8:56am

Distance447 km

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Amtrak

4/55,435 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5435 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at US$107

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Homewood to Carbondale Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Homewood, IL - Carbondale

What is the distance between Homewood and Carbondale?
The distance covered from Homewood to Carbondale is 448 km (278 miles).

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Bus Travel Tips

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Homewood to Carbondale.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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