What is the travel distance from Carbondale to Indianapolis?

The distance separating Carbondale and Indianapolis is 217 miles (350 km).

Bus Carbondale to Indianapolis from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Carbondale to Indianapolis on August 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:50am	Amtrak Station	16h 25m	7:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:55am	Amtrak Station	11h 25m	7:20pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:50am	Amtrak Station	13h 45m	4:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:55am	Amtrak Station	11h 25m	7:20pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Carbondale to Indianapolis on September 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:50am	Amtrak Station	16h 25m	7:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:55am	Amtrak Station	11h 25m	7:20pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:50am	Amtrak Station	13h 45m	4:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:55am	Amtrak Station	11h 25m	7:20pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Carbondale to Indianapolis.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$46 - $108	Average Duration13h 45m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$81 - $141	Average Duration15h 19m	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Carbondale to Indianapolis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 13 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

13h 45mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest ticket

9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Carbondale to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$60

Average bus trip duration13h 45m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure1:50am

Distance217 miles (349 km)

Latest bus departure6:55am

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,214 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,298 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Carbondale to Indianapolis Bus

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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 Carbondale and Indianapolis!

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Carbondale to Indianapolis.

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

Did you know?

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

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

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time13h 45m	Avg Price$60	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time15h 19m	Avg Price$104	Daily Departures2

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