Find coaches from Carbondale to Champaign

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Next departures from Carbondale to Champaign on 27 September
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Amtrak Station
Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)CheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Carbondale to Champaign

Bus
Average priceUS$39 - US$57Average duration6h 10m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$15 - US$41Average duration2h 50m
25kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Carbondale to Champaign

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 US$15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
2h 50mAverage duration
US$15Cheapest ticket
25kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Carbondale to Champaign: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$42
Average bus trip duration6h 10m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure06:55
Distance173 miles
Latest bus departure07:00

Carbondale to Champaign Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Carbondale - Champaign

  1. How far is Champaign from Carbondale by coach?

    The distance between Carbondale and Champaign by coach is approximately 174 miles (280 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Champaign from Carbondale without a car?

    The best way to go from Carbondale to Champaign without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
24/09
US$31
25/09
US$32
Today
US$46
27/09
US$50
28/09
US$37
29/09
US$34
30/09
US$32
01/10
US$33
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Carbondale to Champaign was searched and found on 24 Sept 2025 with a price of US$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 Champaign as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$31 to US$50 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 US$32, which is on 2025-09-30.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Carbondale to Champaign but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Carbondale to Champaign, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Carbondale to Champaign will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Carbondale to Champaign while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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