Bus Tickets from Carbondale to Chicago

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Next departures for Carbondale to Chicago on November 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    		Amtrak Station
    		Downtown Greyhound StationCheapestFastest
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
      		Amtrak Station
      		Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanNo tags

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      We recommend taking the train

      Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 5 hours 59 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

      5train per day
      5h 59mAverage Duration
      299 milesDistance
      44kgCO₂ emissions
      Bus
      		Average Price$44 - $111Average Duration9h 30m
      12kg CO₂e
      Train
      		Average Price$30 - $111Average Duration5h 59m
      44kg CO₂e

      Bus Carbondale to Chicago: Trip Overview

      Average ticket price$60
      Average bus trip duration9h 30m
      Number of daily buses2
      Earliest bus departure1:40am
      Distance289 miles (465 km)
      Latest bus departure7:30am

      Carbondale to Chicago Bus

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

      Best price found
      10/30
      $63
      10/31
      $123
      Today
      $69
      11/02
      $88
      11/03
      $80
      11/04
      $56
      11/05
      No data
      11/06
      $51
      busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Carbondale to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 6, 2025 with a price of $51

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

      You can expect to pay from $51 to $123 for a bus ticket from Carbondale to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-11-06.

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