What is the travel distance from Carbondale to Indianapolis?

The distance separating Carbondale and Indianapolis is 217 miles (350 km).

Bus Carbondale to Indianapolis from $52 | Compare & Save up to 18%

TodayJun 23

from $65

TomorrowJun 24

WedJun 25

ThuJun 26

FriJun 27

SatJun 28

from $59

SunJun 29

from $68

MonJun 30

Cheap buses leaving Saturday

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: June 28 at 4:55am
Departure city: Carbondale
Departure location: Amtrak Station
Arrival time: June 28 at 2:30pm
Destination city: Indianapolis
Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 35m
Departure time: June 28 at 6:55am
Departure city: Carbondale
Departure location: Amtrak Station
Arrival time: June 28 at 7:20pm
Destination city: Indianapolis
Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 25m
Departure time: June 28 at 10:05am
Departure city: Carbondale
Departure location: Amtrak Station
Arrival time: June 28 at 9:25pm
Destination city: Indianapolis
Destination location: Downtown Transit Center
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 20m
Departure time: June 28 at 8:05pm
Departure city: Carbondale
Departure location: Amtrak Station
Arrival time: June 29 at 7:55am
Destination city: Indianapolis
Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 50m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Carbondale to Indianapolis.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$58 - $144	Average Duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$95 - $363	Average Duration19h 33m	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Carbondale to Indianapolis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 10 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

10h 50mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest ticket

9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Carbondale to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$72

Average bus trip duration10h 50m

Number of daily buses5.300000000000001

Earliest bus departure3:45am

Distance217 miles (349 km)

Latest bus departure9:30pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,190 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,051 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Carbondale to Indianapolis Bus

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

Best price found

06/21

$86

06/22

No data

Today

$57

06/24

$52

06/25

No data

06/26

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06/27

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06/28

$52

The cheapest trip from Carbondale to Indianapolis was searched and found on Jun 24, 2025 with a price of $52

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

You can expect to pay from $52 to $86 for a bus ticket from Carbondale to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-06-24.

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 Carbondale and Indianapolis!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Carbondale to Indianapolis, 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 Carbondale to Indianapolis.

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

Did you know?

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

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Carbondale to Indianapolis?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time10h 50m	Avg Price$72	Daily Departures5.300000000000001
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time19h 33m	Avg Price$127	Daily Departures1.8

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