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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bloomington, IL to Carbondale, IL
Cheapest price
$78
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
11 h 10 m
Average duration
11 h 10 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
307 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bloomington, IL to Carbondale, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bloomington, IL to Carbondale, IL will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.
Of the 1 buses that leave Bloomington, IL for Carbondale, IL on Tue, Dec 09, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 09 the direct buses cover the 307 km distance in an average of 11 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 10 m .
On Tue, Dec 09 the slowest buses will take 11 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bloomington, IL to Carbondale, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bloomington, IL to Carbondale, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €29, and a bus costs an average of €54.
Distance: 190 miles (307 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€66 Average price | €56 Average price Cheapest |
11h 37m Average total duration 11h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bloomington, IL to Carbondale, IL bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bloomington, IL to Carbondale, IL buses for today, Monday, December 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:35 PM Bloomington, IL | 11h10 | 6:45 AM Carbondale, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bloomington, IL to Carbondale, IL
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Buses from Bloomington, IL to Carbondale, IL run on average 4 times per day, taking around 11h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $67 (€54) but you can travel from only $36 (€29) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 03:16, the last at 16:30. The fastest bus covers the 190 miles (307 km) distance in 11h 5m.
Distance 190 miles (307 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $67 (€54) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 11h 5m |
First bus 03:16 |
Last bus 16:30 |
FAQs: Bus from Bloomington, IL to Carbondale, IL
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