Bus Tickets from Carbondale to Pontiac (IL)

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from US$82
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Next departures to Pontiac

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 9 at
    Departure city: Carbondale
    Departure location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
    Arrival time: June 9 at
    Destination city: Pontiac
    Destination location: Pontiac, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 9 at
    Departure city: Carbondale
    Departure location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
    Arrival time: June 9 at
    Destination city: Pontiac
    Destination location: Pontiac, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 9 at
    Departure city: Carbondale
    Departure location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
    Arrival time: June 9 at
    Destination city: Pontiac
    Destination location: Pontiac, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 9 at
    Departure city: Carbondale
    Departure location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
    Arrival time: June 9 at
    Destination city: Pontiac
    Destination location: Pontiac, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Carbondale - Pontiac (IL)

  1. How far is Carbondale from Pontiac?

    Carbondale and Pontiac are 355 km (221 miles) apart.

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

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06-06
US$116
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06-09
US$85
06-10
US$78
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US$78
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Carbondale to Pontiac was searched and found on Jun 10, 2025 with a price of US$78

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

You can expect to pay from US$78 to US$453 for a bus ticket from Carbondale to Pontiac based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$78 which is on 2025-06-10.

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 Pontiac!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Carbondale to Pontiac, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Carbondale to Pontiac.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Carbondale to Pontiac 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!

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

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Will you be returning to Carbondale by bus?

Bus from Carbondale to Pontiac

You can also go to Pontiac by train

Train from Carbondale to Pontiac

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