How far is Springfield from Carbondale by coach?

The distance between Carbondale and Springfield by coach is approximately 146 miles (235 km).

Is there a way to reach Springfield from Carbondale without a car?

You can travel to Springfield from Carbondale by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Carbondale to Springfield from £31 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Carbondale to Springfield on 27 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:00	Amtrak Station	4h 20m	11:20	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	CheapestFastest
03:30	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	4h 49m	08:19	Springfield Station	No tags
03:30	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	4h 49m	08:19	Springfield Station	No tags
03:30	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	6h 33m	10:03	Springfield Station	No tags
03:30	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	6h 33m	10:03	Springfield Station	No tags

Next departures from Carbondale to Springfield on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		07:00	Amtrak Station	4h 20m	11:20	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Carbondale to Springfield on 29 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:00	Amtrak Station	4h 20m	11:20	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	CheapestFastest
03:30	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	4h 49m	08:19	Springfield Station	No tags
03:30	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	4h 49m	08:19	Springfield Station	No tags
03:30	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	6h 33m	10:03	Springfield Station	No tags
03:30	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	6h 33m	10:03	Springfield Station	No tags

Next departures from Carbondale to Springfield on 30 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
03:30	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	4h 49m	08:19	Springfield Station	Cheapest
07:00	Amtrak Station	4h 20m	11:20	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Fastest
03:30	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	4h 49m	08:19	Springfield Station	No tags
03:30	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	6h 33m	10:03	Springfield Station	No tags
03:30	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	6h 33m	10:03	Springfield Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:27 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 20mAverage duration

145 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£33 - £41	Average duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£64 - £405	Average duration13h 52m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,453 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

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

How far is Springfield from Carbondale by coach?
The distance between Carbondale and Springfield by coach is approximately 146 miles (235 km).
Is there a way to reach Springfield from Carbondale without a car?
You can travel to Springfield from Carbondale by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

No data

25/11

£49

Today

£46

27/11

£38

28/11

£31

29/11

£43

30/11

£59

01/12

No data

The cheapest trip from Carbondale to Springfield, IL was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £31

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 £31 to £238 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 £31, 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.