Bus Tickets from Carbondale to Springfield, IL

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Next departures for Carbondale to Springfield on August 31
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Amtrak Station
Springfield (Shaners Tire), ILCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
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Amtrak
Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
Springfield StationNo tags
Amtrak
Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
Springfield StationNo tags
Amtrak
Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
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Compare 2 ways to go from Carbondale to Springfield.

Bus
Average Price$34 - $42Average Duration4h 40m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$67 - $442Average Duration13h 52m
21kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Carbondale to Springfield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
4h 40mAverage Duration
$34Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Carbondale to Springfield, IL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$38
Average bus trip duration4h 40m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:55am
Distance146 miles (234 km)

Carbondale to Springfield Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Carbondale to Springfield, IL was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of $28

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 $28 to $216 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 $28 which is on 2025-09-03.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Carbondale and Springfield!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Carbondale to Springfield.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Carbondale to Springfield that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

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!

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Carbondale to Springfield, IL?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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