What is the distance between Bloomington and Carbondale?

About 191 miles (308 km) separate Bloomington and Carbondale.

Bus Bloomington to Carbondale from $70 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Bloomington to Carbondale on October 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:55pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	15h 15m	4:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:55pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	15h 15m	4:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:55pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	15h 15m	4:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
2:35pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	12h 40m	3:15am	Amtrak Station	No tags
2:35pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	12h 40m	3:15am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Bloomington to Carbondale.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$70 - $74	Average Duration11h 5m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$66 - $470	Average Duration12h 19m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Bloomington to Carbondale

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

1bus per day

11h 5mAverage Duration

$70Cheapest ticket

8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bloomington, IL to Carbondale: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$72

Average bus trip duration11h 5m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure2:30pm

Distance193 miles (310 km)

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,512 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,311 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.

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Bloomington to Carbondale Bus

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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?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time11h 5m	Avg Price$72	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time12h 19m	Avg Price$92	Daily Departures3

You can also go to Carbondale by train

Train from Bloomington, IL to Carbondale

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