Bus Tickets from Springfield, IL to Carbondale

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Springfield
    Departure location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Springfield to Carbondale.

Bus
Average Price$35 - $42Average Duration4h 25m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$63 - $514Average Duration15h 18m
21kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Springfield to Carbondale

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 4 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
4h 25mAverage Duration
$35Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Springfield, IL to Carbondale: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$38
Average bus trip duration4h 25m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure9:20pm
Distance146 miles (234 km)

Springfield to Carbondale Bus

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

Best price found
08/31
$30
09/01
$31
Today
$37
09/03
$28
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Springfield, IL to Carbondale was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $37 for a bus ticket from Springfield, IL to Carbondale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-09-03.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Springfield to Carbondale.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

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 Springfield to Carbondale.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Springfield to Carbondale while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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