How much is the bus ticket from Carbondale to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Carbondale to Chicago start from SEK 611. The average price for this route is around SEK 685. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Carbondale to Chicago?

The average bus travel time from Carbondale to Chicago is 11h, covering a distance of 472 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 30m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Carbondale to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Amtrak , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Carbondale to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Carbondale to Chicago at 1:40am. And the latest bus departs at 7:40am.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Carbondale to Chicago?

A bus trip from Carbondale to Chicago generates an estimated 11.78395 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Carbondale to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5828 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Carbondale to Chicago?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Carbondale to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Carbondale to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Carbondale to Chicago from SEK 594 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Carbondale to Chicago on July 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:25am	Amtrak Station	11h	6:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	7:25am	Amtrak Station	8h 40m	4:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest

Next departures for Carbondale to Chicago on July 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:25am	Amtrak Station	11h	6:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	7:25am	Amtrak Station	8h 40m	4:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest

Next departures for Carbondale to Chicago on July 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:25am	Amtrak Station	11h	6:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	7:25am	Amtrak Station	8h 40m	4:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest

Next departures for Carbondale to Chicago on July 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:25am	Amtrak Station	11h	6:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	7:25am	Amtrak Station	8h 40m	4:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest

Next departures for Carbondale to Chicago on July 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:25am	Amtrak Station	11h	6:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	7:25am	Amtrak Station	8h 40m	4:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest

Next departures for Carbondale to Chicago on July 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:25am	Amtrak Station	11h	6:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	7:25am	Amtrak Station	8h 40m	4:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest

Next departures for Carbondale to Chicago on July 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:25am	Amtrak Station	12h 15m	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	7:25am	Amtrak Station	8h 40m	4:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:32 PM CDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Carbondale to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 5 hours 57 minutes, and with fares starting at just SEK 289, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

5h 57mAverage Duration

482 kmDistance

44kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceSEK 611 - SEK 1,121	Average Duration11h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceSEK 289 - SEK 2,082	Average Duration5h 57m	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e

Compare companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,946 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Amtrak

4.1/55,834 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

The service received positive feedback for being a good ride with great service. However, some customers mentioned that there were issues with punctuality regarding the time of arrival.

Amtrak Carbondale Chicago recent customer reviews

It was a good ride and great service.

Donald D.

April 22, 2024

Good job for helping me

Brenda D.

December 22, 2023

It is good except do not respect the time of arrival.

Mussie Mindaye H.

July 20, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,579 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa, Adirondack Trailways

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Carbondale to Chicago by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Carbondale to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Carbondale to Chicago start from SEK 611. The average price for this route is around SEK 685. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Carbondale to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Carbondale to Chicago is 11h, covering a distance of 472 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 30m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Carbondale to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Carbondale to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Carbondale to Chicago at 1:40am. And the latest bus departs at 7:40am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Carbondale to Chicago?
A bus trip from Carbondale to Chicago generates an estimated 11.78395 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Carbondale to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5828 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Carbondale to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Carbondale to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Carbondale to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

06-30

SEK 1,124

07-01

SEK 1,040

Today

SEK 1,282

07-03

SEK 1,366

07-04

SEK 797

07-05

SEK 713

07-06

SEK 594

07-07

SEK 594

The cheapest trip from Carbondale to Chicago was searched and found on Jul 6, 2026 with a price of SEK 594

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Carbondale to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from SEK 594 to SEK 1,446 for a bus ticket from Carbondale to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at SEK 594 which is on 2026-07-06.