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Trip Overview

The bus between Gary and Carbondale takes 36h 20m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Gary to Carbondale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

36h 20m
Duration
425 mi
Distance
$83
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Gary to Carbondale bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Gary and Carbondale. The service departs Gary at 12:40 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Carbondale at 01:00:00. All services require a transfer at Chicago and take an average of 36h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USAAmtrak36h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USAAmtrak36h 20m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gary to Carbondale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Gary to Carbondale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 425.2 mi
  • Duration: 36h 20m

What companies run services between Gary, IN, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Gary Bus Station to Carbondale via Chicago, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 10h 15m.

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