Bus Tickets from Bloomington, IL to Carbondale

Compare 2 ways to go from Bloomington to Carbondale.

Bus
Average Price$69 - $70Average Duration11h 10m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$63 - $391Average Duration14h 13m
28kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Bloomington to Carbondale

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 11 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
11h 10mAverage Duration
$69Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bloomington, IL to Carbondale: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$69
Average bus trip duration11h 10m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure2:35pm
Distance193 miles (310 km)

Bloomington to Carbondale Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to Carbondale was searched and found on Aug 28, 2025 with a price of $34

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

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Bloomington to Carbondale but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Bloomington to Carbondale, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Bloomington to Carbondale.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Bloomington to Carbondale, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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!

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

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Bloomington, IL to Carbondale?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

You can also go to Carbondale by train

Train from Bloomington, IL to Carbondale

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