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Compare train and bus 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 €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. 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 €12, and a bus costs an average of €92.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€15 Average price Cheapest | €92 Average price |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Champaign, IL to Carbondale, IL by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Champaign, IL to Carbondale, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
There are 2 ways to get from Champaign, IL to Carbondale, IL: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Carbondale, IL from Champaign, IL is by taking a bus, which costs on average $47 (€42).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Champaign, IL to Carbondale, IL:
Taking a bus costs $56 (€51) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $103 (€93).
The quickest way to travel to Carbondale, IL from Champaign, IL is by train, which takes on average 2 h 47 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Carbondale, IL by bus takes 5 h 30 min on average.
Carbondale, IL is approximately 172 miles (278 km) away from Champaign, IL.
The average frequency per day from Champaign, IL to Carbondale, IL is:
- Around 1 bus per day.
- 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Champaign, IL and Carbondale, IL as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Champaign, IL to Carbondale, IL:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Champaign, IL to Carbondale, IL:
- You can take a bus from Champaign, IL to Carbondale, IL with Greyhound. Cheap tickets can be found for $60 (€54) with Greyhound from Champaign, IL to Carbondale, IL.
- You can go to Carbondale, IL from Champaign, IL by train with Amtrak. You'll see cheap train tickets for $103 (€93) with Amtrak from Champaign, IL to Carbondale, IL on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Champaign, IL to Carbondale, IL with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Greyhound 1 direct bus per day.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Carbondale, IL as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Carbondale, IL from Champaign, IL.
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