Bus from Carbondale to Springfield, IL: Tickets & Schedules
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Next departures for Carbondale to Springfield on November 27
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Amtrak Station
Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
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Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
Springfield Station
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Next departures for Carbondale to Springfield on November 28
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Amtrak Station
Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
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Next departures for Carbondale to Springfield on November 29
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Amtrak Station
Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
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Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
Springfield Station
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Next departures for Carbondale to Springfield on November 30
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Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
Springfield Station
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Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
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Compare 2 ways to go from Carbondale to Springfield
We recommend taking the bus
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 5607 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 $95
Based on 11452 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $61
Based on 87397 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $68
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Carbondale to Springfield, IL by bus
What is the travel distance from Carbondale to Springfield?
The distance between Carbondale and Springfield is around 235 km (146 miles).
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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11-24
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11-25
$91
Today
$85
11-27
$70
11-28
$58
11-29
$80
11-30
$108
12-01
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The cheapest trip from Carbondale to Springfield, IL was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $58
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Carbondale to Springfield, IL, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $58 to $442 for a bus ticket from Carbondale to Springfield, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $58 which is on 2025-11-28.
Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
What's the cheapest way to go from Carbondale to Springfield, IL?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
The cheapest trip from Carbondale to Springfield, IL was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $58
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
