What is the travel distance from Elgin to Carbondale?

About 305 miles (492 km) separate Elgin and Carbondale.

Bus Elgin to Carbondale from $249 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Elgin to Carbondale on November 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:45pm	Shell Station	11h 25m	4:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
	10:30am	Shell Station	16h 45m	3:15am	Amtrak Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	10:30am	Shell Station	15h 15m	1:45am	Amtrak Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	5:00pm	Shell Station	17h	10:00am	Amtrak Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	10:30am	Shell Station	15h 15m	1:45am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Get from Elgin to Carbondale

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 21 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $249, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

21h 50mAverage Duration

305 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Elgin, IL, US to Carbondale: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$249

Average bus trip duration21h 50m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure9:05am

Distance305 miles (491 km)

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FlixBus

3.5/511,153 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,346 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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