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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Rockford, IL to Carbondale, IL
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$79
Fastest journey
13 h 35 m
Average duration
13 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
505 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rockford, 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 Rockford, IL to Carbondale, IL will cost around $79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
Of the 1 buses that leave Rockford, IL for Carbondale, IL on Mon, Dec 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct buses cover the 505 km distance in an average of 13 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 35 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest buses will take 13 h 35 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 bus and train for Rockford, IL to Carbondale, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rockford, IL to Carbondale, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €57. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €57, and a train costs an average of €69.
Distance: 313 miles (505 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€60 Average price Cheapest | €73 Average price |
14h 5m Average total duration 13h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration Fastest 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rockford, IL to Carbondale, IL
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Buses from Rockford, IL to Carbondale, IL run on average 4 times per day, taking around 13h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $71 (€57) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:50, the last at 16:20. The fastest bus covers the 313 miles (505 km) distance in 13h 34m.
Distance 313 miles (505 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 (€57) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 13h 34m |
First bus 01:50 |
Last bus 16:20 |
FAQs: Bus from Rockford, IL to Carbondale, IL
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