What is the travel distance from Carbondale to Springfield?

About 146 miles (235 km) separate Carbondale and Springfield.

Bus Carbondale to Springfield from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Carbondale to Springfield on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40am	Amtrak Station	9h 15m	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	4:55am	Amtrak Station	5h 5m	10:00am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	10:05am	Amtrak Station	5h 25m	3:30pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	10:05am	Amtrak Station	5h 25m	3:30pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	10:05am	Amtrak Station	5h 25m	3:30pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 20mAverage Duration

145 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$43 - $53	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$82 - $567	Average Duration13h 52m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 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 Springfield, IL by bus

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The cheapest trip from Carbondale to Springfield, IL was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $40

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

You can expect to pay from $40 to $307 for a bus ticket from Carbondale to Springfield, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-11-25.