How far is Champaign from Carbondale?

The distance between the two cities is 174 miles (280 km).

Bus Champaign to Carbondale from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Champaign to Carbondale on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:49am	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	2h 56m	1:45pm	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Champaign to Carbondale on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:50pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	5h 45m	1:35am	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:55 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Champaign to Carbondale

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 2 hours 56 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

2h 56mAverage Duration

173 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $60	Average Duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$15 - $33	Average Duration2h 56m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,356 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,591 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Champaign to Carbondale by bus

How far is Champaign from Carbondale?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$13

11/16

$13

Today

$13

11/18

$13

11/19

No data

11/20

$37

11/21

$43

11/22

$46

The cheapest trip from Champaign to Carbondale was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $13

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

You can expect to pay from $13 to $72 for a bus ticket from Champaign to Carbondale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-18.