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Today2 Sept
from US$77
Tomorrow3 Sept
from US$56
Thu4 Sept
from US$59
Fri5 Sept
from US$59
Sat6 Sept
from US$56
Sun7 Sept
from US$96
Mon8 Sept
from US$56
Tue9 Sept
from US$52

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 departure10:00
Distance289 miles
Latest bus departure17:10

Chicago to Carbondale Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Carbondale

  1. What's the distance between Chicago and Carbondale by coach?

    The distance between Chicago and Carbondale by coach is approximately 297 miles (479 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Chicago to Carbondale without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
31/08
US$80
01/09
US$177
Today
US$69
03/09
US$48
04/09
US$51
05/09
US$51
06/09
US$48
07/09
US$88
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Carbondale was searched and found on 3 Sept 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 2025-09-03.

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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Carbondale will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Chicago to Carbondale.

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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