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Today25 Aug
Tomorrow26 Aug
from US$49
Wed27 Aug
Thu28 Aug
Fri29 Aug
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Mon1 Sept

Next departures to Carbondale

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 26 August at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Downtown Transit Center
    Arrival time: 27 August at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 26 August at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Greyhound Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: 26 August at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 26 August at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Greyhound Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: 26 August at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 26 August at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Arrival time: 27 August at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 26 August at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Downtown Transit Center
    Arrival time: 27 August at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Indianapolis to Carbondale

Bus
Average priceUS$47 - US$145Average duration11h 40m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$116 - US$138Average duration16h 35m
32kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Indianapolis to Carbondale

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 11 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
11h 40mAverage duration
US$47Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Indianapolis to Carbondale: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$59
Average bus trip duration11h 40m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure09:30
Distance217 miles
Latest bus departure20:10

Indianapolis to Carbondale Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Indianapolis - Carbondale

  1. What's the distance between Indianapolis and Carbondale by coach?

    The distance between Indianapolis and Carbondale by coach is approximately 217 miles (350 km).

  2. How can I get from Indianapolis to Carbondale without driving?

    The best way to go from Indianapolis to Carbondale without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
23/08
US$48
24/08
No data
Today
US$45
26/08
US$42
27/08
No data
28/08
US$48
29/08
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30/08
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Carbondale was searched and found on 26 Aug 2025 with a price of US$42

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

You can expect to pay from US$42 to US$255 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Carbondale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$42, which is on 2025-08-26.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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 Indianapolis and Carbondale!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Indianapolis to Carbondale, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Indianapolis to Carbondale will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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!

What's the cheapest way to go from Indianapolis to Carbondale?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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