What is the distance between Effingham and Carbondale?

The distance between Effingham and Carbondale is approximately 165 km (102 miles).

Effingham to Carbondale from US$56 | Refundable Tickets

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Departure time: August 25 at 11:37pm
Departure city: Effingham
Departure location: Effingham, IL
Arrival time: August 26 at 1:21am
Destination city: Carbondale
Destination location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 44m
Departure time: August 25 at 7:47pm
Departure city: Effingham
Departure location: Effingham, IL
Arrival time: August 25 at 9:35pm
Destination city: Carbondale
Destination location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 48m
Departure time: August 25 at 11:57am
Departure city: Effingham
Departure location: Effingham, IL
Arrival time: August 25 at 1:45pm
Destination city: Carbondale
Destination location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 48m
Departure time: August 7 at 9:55pm
Departure city: Effingham
Departure location: Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)
Arrival time: August 8 at 4:35am
Destination city: Carbondale
Destination location: Amtrak Station
Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 40m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Effingham to Carbondale

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$56 - US$57	Average Duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$11 - US$29	Average Duration1h 48m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Effingham to Carbondale

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 1 hour 48 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

1h 48mAverage Duration

US$11Cheapest ticket

15kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Effingham to Carbondale: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$57

Average Bus Trip Duration6h 40m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure9:55pm

Distance169 km

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Greyhound

3.5/587,202 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Based on 87202 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$56

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Effingham to Carbondale Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Effingham - Carbondale

What is the distance between Effingham and Carbondale?
The distance between Effingham and Carbondale is approximately 165 km (102 miles).

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Effingham and Carbondale!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Effingham to Carbondale, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Effingham to Carbondale will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Effingham to Carbondale, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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