Bus from Chicago to Carbondale: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Carbondale on November 27
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Amtrak StationCheapest
FlixBusBus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Amtrak StationFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:52 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Carbondale

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
5h 30mAverage Duration
482 kmDistance
44kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$45 - $244Average Duration9h 5m
12kg CO₂e
Average Price$42 - $275Average Duration5h 30m
44kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Carbondale by bus

  1. What is the distance between Chicago and Carbondale?

    The distance between Chicago and Carbondale is around 479 km (297 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-24
$134
11-25
$162
Today
$177
11-27
$172
11-28
$127
11-29
$241
11-30
$241
12-01
$116
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Carbondale was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $116

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

You can expect to pay from $116 to $248 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Carbondale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $116 which is on 2025-12-01.

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