What is the distance between Rockford and Carbondale?

The distance between Rockford and Carbondale is approximately 508 km (315 miles).

Bus Rockford to Carbondale from US$60 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Rockford to Carbondale on November 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:40pm	East Side Transfer Center	12h 30m	4:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
11:35am	East Side Transfer Center	15h 40m	3:15am	Amtrak Station	No tags
11:35am	East Side Transfer Center	15h 40m	3:15am	Amtrak Station	No tags
8:15am	East Side Transfer Center	13h	9:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:10pm	East Side Transfer Center	15h 30m	3:40am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Get from Rockford to Carbondale

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours 34 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

13h 34mAverage Duration

507 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Rockford, IL to Carbondale: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$65

Average Bus Trip Duration13h 34m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure12:01pm

Distance506 km

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,562 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,153 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,346 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rockford, IL - Carbondale

What is the distance between Rockford and Carbondale?
The distance between Rockford and Carbondale is approximately 508 km (315 miles).

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