Bus Tickets from Carbondale to Champaign

Next bus departures

Next departures for Carbondale to Champaign on November 14
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakBus
Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation CenterCheapestFastest
FlixBusBus
Amtrak Station
Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 5:05 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Carbondale to Champaign

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Champaign. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
2h 50mAverage Duration
279 kmDistance
25kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average Price$22 - $97Average Duration6h 10m
7kg CO₂e
Train
Average Price$22 - $47Average Duration2h 50m
25kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Carbondale to Champaign by bus

  1. What is the travel distance from Carbondale to Champaign?

    It's about 280 km (174 miles) from Carbondale to Champaign.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-11
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11-12
$19
Today
$19
11-14
$19
11-15
$54
11-16
$56
11-17
$52
11-18
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Carbondale to Champaign was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $101 for a bus ticket from Carbondale to Champaign based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-14.

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