What is the travel distance from Carbondale to Champaign?

The distance separating Carbondale and Champaign is 174 miles (280 km).

Bus Carbondale to Champaign from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Carbondale to Champaign on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40am	Amtrak Station	10h 50m	3:30pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Amtrak Station	10h 50m	3:30pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Amtrak Station	10h 50m	3:30pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Amtrak Station	10h 50m	3:30pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	4:55am	Amtrak Station	6h 45m	11:40am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Carbondale to Champaign

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Champaign. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

173 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $68	Average Duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$15 - $50	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,362 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

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,381 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 Carbondale to Champaign by bus

What is the travel distance from Carbondale to Champaign?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$13

11/17

$13

Today

$13

11/19

No data

11/20

$38

11/21

$47

11/22

$44

11/23

$49

The cheapest trip from Carbondale to Champaign was searched and found on Nov 16, 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 Carbondale to Champaign, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $13 to $53 for a bus ticket from Carbondale to Champaign based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-11-20.