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Compare bus and train for Champaign, IL to Carbondale, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Champaign, IL to Carbondale, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Champaign, IL to Carbondale, IL
How to get from Champaign, IL to Carbondale, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Champaign, IL to Carbondale, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:50 AM5h45Champaign, IL7:35 AMCarbondale, IL$701One-way0 transfers
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1:50 AM5h45Champaign, IL7:35 AMCarbondale, IL$701One-way0 transfers
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1:50 AM5h45Champaign, IL7:35 AMCarbondale, IL$701One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Champaign, IL to Carbondale, IL
Travel to Carbondale, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Champaign, IL to Carbondale, IL.

This is compared to other travel options from Champaign, IL to Carbondale, IL:
A train is $0.52 (€0.42) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Champaign, IL to Carbondale, IL costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Carbondale, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Champaign, IL and Carbondale, IL as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Champaign, I. T. at Market St. and arrive in Carbondale, Amtrak Train Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Champaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL and arrive in Carbondale station, Carbondale, IL.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Carbondale, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Carbondale, IL by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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