How much is the bus ticket from Carbondale to Springfield?

The cheapest bus tickets from Carbondale to Springfield start from $61. The average price for this route is around $61. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Carbondale to Springfield?

The average bus travel time from Carbondale to Springfield is 4h 20m, covering a distance of 234 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 20m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Carbondale to Springfield route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Carbondale to Springfield?

The earliest bus departs from Carbondale to Springfield at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:00am.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Carbondale to Springfield?

A bus trip from Carbondale to Springfield generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Carbondale to Springfield?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Carbondale to Springfield?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Carbondale to Springfield?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Carbondale to Springfield?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Carbondale to Springfield from $58 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Carbondale to Springfield on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:00am	Amtrak Station	4h 20m	11:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Carbondale to Springfield on November 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:00am	Amtrak Station	4h 20m	11:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	CheapestFastest
3:30am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	4h 49m	8:19am	Springfield Station	No tags
3:30am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	4h 49m	8:19am	Springfield Station	No tags
3:30am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	6h 33m	10:03am	Springfield Station	No tags
3:30am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	6h 33m	10:03am	Springfield Station	No tags

Next departures for Carbondale to Springfield on November 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:30am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	4h 49m	8:19am	Springfield Station	Cheapest
7:00am	Amtrak Station	4h 20m	11:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Fastest
3:30am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	4h 49m	8:19am	Springfield Station	No tags
3:30am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	6h 33m	10:03am	Springfield Station	No tags
3:30am	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	6h 33m	10:03am	Springfield Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 8:26 PM CST.

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.

1bus per day

4h 20mAverage Duration

234 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$61 - $76	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$118 - $752	Average Duration13h 52m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,457 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,402 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Carbondale to Springfield, IL by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Carbondale to Springfield?
The cheapest bus tickets from Carbondale to Springfield start from $61. The average price for this route is around $61. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Carbondale to Springfield?
The average bus travel time from Carbondale to Springfield is 4h 20m, covering a distance of 234 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Carbondale to Springfield route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Carbondale to Springfield?
The earliest bus departs from Carbondale to Springfield at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:00am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Carbondale to Springfield?
A bus trip from Carbondale to Springfield generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Carbondale to Springfield?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Carbondale to Springfield?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Carbondale to Springfield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Carbondale to Springfield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-25

$91

11-26

$85

Today

$70

11-28

$58

11-29

$80

11-30

$108

12-01

No data

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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.