Compare 2 ways to go from Bloomington to Carbondale.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Bloomington to CarbondaleAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 11 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Bloomington, IL to Carbondale: Trip Overview
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Based on 5322 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $75
Bloomington to Carbondale Train
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The cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to Carbondale was searched and found on Jul 21, 2025 with a price of $71To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bloomington, IL to Carbondale, as early as possible.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Bloomington and Carbondale is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Carbondale.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Carbondale, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
By choosing the train between Bloomington and Carbondale, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Bloomington to Carbondale, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
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