There are 3 ways to get from Decatur to Carbondale by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain City of New Orleans / ...
4h 49m$103–171Drive 157 mi
cheapest- Drive from Decatur to Carbondalecar 157 mi
3h 43m$26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 25m$37–55
Decatur to Carbondale by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Decatur to Carbondale is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Decatur to Carbondale is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Decatur to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center and arriving at Carbondale via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Decatur and Carbondale is 229 miles. The road distance is 157.9 miles.
The best way to get from Decatur to Carbondale without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 49m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Decatur to Carbondale, including transfers.
Decatur to Carbondale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center station.
Decatur to Carbondale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Decatur to Carbondale is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Decatur to Carbondale.
Book your Decatur to Carbondale bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Decatur, IL, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Carbondale via St Louis Bus Station and St. Louis in around 5h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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