Find coaches from Bloomington, IL to Carbondale

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Next departures from Bloomington to Carbondale on 12 October
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Greyhound
Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)
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Greyhound
Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)
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Greyhound
Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)
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Greyhound
Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)
Amtrak StationNo tags
Greyhound
Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Bloomington to Carbondale

Bus
Average priceUS$70 - US$74Average duration11h 5m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$66 - US$470Average duration12h 19m
28kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Bloomington to Carbondale

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 11 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just US$70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
11h 5mAverage duration
US$70Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bloomington, IL to Carbondale: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$72
Average bus trip duration11h 5m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure14:30
Distance193 miles

Bloomington to Carbondale Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Bloomington, IL - Carbondale

  1. How far is Carbondale from Bloomington by coach?

    The distance between Bloomington and Carbondale by coach is approximately 191 miles (308 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Bloomington to Carbondale without a car?

    You can travel to Carbondale from Bloomington by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Bloomington to Carbondale, 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 Bloomington to Carbondale.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Bloomington to Carbondale, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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

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

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 Bloomington, IL to Carbondale?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

You can also go to Carbondale by train

Train from Bloomington, IL to Carbondale

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