The cheapest and fastest buses from Kansas City, MO to Carbondale, IL
Cheapest price
$119
Average price
$119
Fastest journey
6 h 54 m
Average duration
6 h 54 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
491 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kansas City, MO 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 Kansas City, MO to Carbondale, IL will cost around $119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $119.
It's difficult to get from Kansas City, MO to Carbondale, IL without transferring at least 2 times.
6:06 PM6h54Kansas City, MO1:00 AMCarbondale, IL$1191One-way2 transfers
6:06 PM6h54Kansas City, MO1:00 AMCarbondale, IL$1191One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Kansas City, MO to Carbondale, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kansas City, MO to Carbondale, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a train costs an average of $92.
Distance: 305 miles (491 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$66 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price |
7h 15m Average total duration Fastest 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kansas City, MO to Carbondale, IL:
A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kansas City, MO to Carbondale, IL costing on average $94 (€75).
Other travel options to Carbondale, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 40m.
Live departures
Kansas City, MO to Carbondale, IL bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kansas City, MO to Carbondale, IL buses for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:06 PM Kansas City, MO | 6h54 | 1:00 AM Carbondale, IL | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kansas City, MO to Carbondale, IL
Buses from Kansas City, MO to Carbondale, IL run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $56 (€45) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 20:05. The fastest bus covers the 305 miles (491 km) distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 305 miles (491 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€45) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 8:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
FAQs: Bus from Kansas City, MO to Carbondale, IL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kansas City, MO 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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