The cheapest and fastest buses from Kankakee, IL to Carbondale, IL
Cheapest price
$69
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
7 h 20 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
395 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kankakee, 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 Kankakee, IL to Carbondale, IL will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $69.
Of the 1 buses that leave Kankakee, IL for Carbondale, IL on Tue, Mar 24, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 24 the direct buses cover the 395 km distance in an average of 7 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
On Tue, Mar 24 the slowest buses will take 7 h 20 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 Kankakee, IL to Carbondale, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kankakee, IL to Carbondale, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $39, and a bus costs an average of $59.
Distance: 245 miles (395 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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$70 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest |
7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Kankakee, IL to Carbondale, IL bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kankakee, IL to Carbondale, IL buses for tomorrow, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:15 AM Kankakee, IL | 7h20 | 7:35 AM Carbondale, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kankakee, IL to Carbondale, IL
Buses from Kankakee, IL to Carbondale, IL run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $59 (€48) but you can travel from only $39 (€31) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 18:15. The fastest bus covers the 245 miles (395 km) distance in 7h 20m.
Distance 245 miles (395 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€48) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 20m |
First bus 06:30 |
Last bus 18:15 |
FAQs: Bus from Kankakee, IL to Carbondale, IL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kankakee, IL to Carbondale, IL by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Carbondale, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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