Carbondale (Illinois)

Carbondale, Illinois, is a small city of about 27,000 in Southern (Illinois) | southern Illinois about 14 miles (22 kilometers) east of the Mississippi River at roughly the southern edge of the plains, and the northern limit of the Shawnee hills. The surrounding area boasts some pleasant countryside, particularly in the Shawnee National Forest preserve.

The town hosts the main campus of Southern Illinois University.

How to travel to Carbondale (Illinois)

Carbondale pulliam hall - Pulliam Hall on the SIU Campus

Travel by train to Carbondale (Illinois)

Carbondale is served daily by Rail travel in the Amtrak's The Saluki, Ilini, and City of New Orleans trains to and from Chicago (with intermediate stops, e.g., at Champaign-Urbana), and New Orleans (stops in Memphis and others).

The Saluki train departs Chicago at 9:15AM and greets Carbondale at 2:45PM (on the reverse it leaves Carbondale at 7:30AM and arrives to Chicago at 1PM).Illini train departs in the afternoon around 4PM and arrives at 9:30PM (same on reverse), but the New Orleans southbound to Memphis and New Orleans (leaves Chicago at 8PM) doesn't arrive until 1:20AM, and the northbound to Chicago doesn't arrive until 3:10AM (arrives Chicago 9AM).

Travel on a Bus in Carbondale (Illinois)

Carbondale big map - Map of Carbondale and vicinity

 Greyhound has a station across the street from the train station. Amtrak also runs a regular express bus to St. Louis, Missouri, which leaves from the train station at (ugh) 4AM.

How to travel to Carbondale (Illinois) by car

Carbondale sits at the crossroads of Illinois Highway 13, and U.S. route 51. Most visitors who drive in will arrive via IL 13 from Marion, where it intersects with Interstate Highway 57.Another much more scenic option for those driving from St. Louis, Missouri, is to take IL 3 South to IL 149 East, which intersects with IL 13 in Murphysboro (look for an exit just on the Illinois side of the Poplar Street bridge.) Highlights include the picturesque Mississippi river town of Chester, Illinois, and the many bluffs which offer fantastic views of the river.

Fly to Carbondale (Illinois)

Lambert Field in St. Louis (IATA Flight Code: STL) is the closest major airport, with Flights to and from most destinations in the US and a few international destinations. From there BART Airport Shuttle, +1-800-284-2278, provides door-to-door service to Carbondale, and other destinations in Southern and Central Illinois for around $50. Call for a quote.

Flights from St. Louis arrive at Williamson County Airport (IATA Flight Code: MWA) (four flights daily, each way), which is also served by BART.

How to get around in Carbondale (Illinois)

Walk in Carbondale (Illinois)

Carbondale small map - |Map of Carbondale

Most of what's interesting in Carbondale is within walking distance of the center of town (Main and Illinois), at least for most fit travelers. Generally however, sidewalks are most reliably available and intact within the center city between Oakland Avenue on the west and Wall Street on the east, including the SIU campus of course, which with its many well-tended and winding paths, grassy knolls, several woods, and a lake is an urban hiker's bonanza.

Travel on a Bus in Carbondale (Illinois)

• Saluki Express. +1 618 453-5749. The SIU Student Center operates a bus system with 9 regular routes operating whenever classes are in session. There is also late night service and a special intersession service. Tickets cost $1 for the general public, and passes are available starting at $13 per month. SIU students ride free.

Best way to travel in Carbondale (Illinois) by a Taxi

• Ace Taxi, 800 E. Walnut St., +1 618 549-8294. Bright green cabs with fast service and a wait time around 10 minutes. They accept credit cards which is really convenient. The drivers are really nice and wear uniforms. The cabs are hands down the nicest in the area as they are clean inside and even smell good. Also they do not make you ride with strangers.
• Yellow Cab, 215 S. Illinois Avenue at Walnut Street. The cab stand is only a block or two from the restaurants of Illinois Avenue and downtown, but you could wind up waiting there for a while if all of the cabs are out. Cabs tend to be dirty and poorly kept. Don't be surprised if you end up sharing the cab with strangers - unlike most urban taxi companies, Yellow Cab will take multiple passengers on a single trip.

How to travel to Carbondale (Illinois) by car

Driving in Carbondale is pretty straightforward, with only a couple of instances of one-way streets (Main St. West-bound, Walnut St. East-bound, Illinois Ave. North-bound, and University Ave. South-bound).

The biggest hassle for drivers is the difficulty of parking anywhere near the SIU campus when classes are in session. Most spaces on campus require a special sticker which are available to older students or to staff or faculty. A few spaces are reserved strictly for visitors, however the best advice is probably not to bother, since there are ample parking spaces a few blocks away in town, and the walk is generally quite pleasant.

By bike

There are bicycle lanes on many of the bigger streets throughout town, and the smaller streets are generally quiet enough that even the least experienced urban cyclist should feel completely safe. The latter is especially true in the western (mostly faculty inhabited) parts of town. The City of Carbondale prohibits cyclists on city sidewalks.

If you feel like taking a longer ride there are ample opportunities around Carbondale, especially to the east and west. Try riding Grand Avenue toward Crab-Orchard lake (take a little jog to the right at Giant City Road).Illinois Highway 13 leading west from Carbondale to the neighboring city of Murphysboro is surprisingly bicycle friendly: the shoulder is paved and the width of a full traffic lane. The whole trip center-to-center is about 7 miles, but with the growth of the incorporated parts of the two towns it's only about 1½ miles between the two city limits.

What to see in Carbondale (Illinois)

Carbondale Illinois Altgeld Hall - Altgeld Hall on the SIU campus

• University Museum Web:
• Buckminster Fuller House
• Old Carbondale Station
• SIU Campus

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Carbondale (Illinois)

• SIU Salukis - 170 Boydston Center +1 618 453-2000 +1 877-SALUKIS - SIU's sports teams are a popular diversion in town and throughout the region. SIU is a member of the Missouri Valley Conference for most sports; its football team is in the Missouri Valley Football Conference (which is a separate organization, despite the similar name). The main venues, most notably SIU Arena for basketball and Saluki Stadium for football, are on campus. SIU is an NCAA Division I member, but the football team is in Division I FCS, a step below the much bigger programs in Division I FBS. However, an advantage of thit is that tickets can be easier to get (and affordableer) than at higher-profile schools.

• Evergreen Park
• Turley Park

• Copper Dragon Web:

Shopping in Carbondale (Illinois)

• Walk the Line Women's Shoes and Accessories | 703 S. Illinois ☎ +1 618 351-1077 Moderate to fair prices Since 1994, which is a lifetime for a C'dale retail store. Tiny, funky and fun. Best jewelry selection in Carbondale. Comfortable, unconventional women's shoe brands like Berne Mev, Azaleia. Great postcards and oddities, sock monkeys and gifts. Hours vary, as the eccentric but sweet owner freely admits she has no work ethic, so call first.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Carbondale (Illinois)

• New Kahala Chinese food at 606 S. Illinois Ave. It's right in the middle of town. Easy access, great food, great prices. For the quality and price, no other Chinese place in town comes close.

• El Bajio 1010 E. Main Street
• China Express 901 S. Illinois Avenue ☎ +1 618 549-3991 Good, affordable Chinese fast food, directly across from campus. They don't put MSG on the food, but do keep a jar on the counter if you happen to want it. $4-6.

• China Wok 883 E. Grand Ave ☎ +1 618 351-5900 - China Wok offers better food than China Express, for those willing to travel a mile off campus.

• Larry's House of Cakes - 1807 West Main Street Murdale Shopping Center ☎ +1 618 993-3906

• Don Taco 600 E. Grand Street - And 606 S. Illinois Ave. Cheap Mexican food -- real cheap, eat dinner for 3 bucks!

• Underground Grille & Pub 717 South University Avenue on the "Island" ☎ +1 618 351-0717 - Open Tuesday-Saturday at 4PM. Eclectic dining for the frugal gourmet. A popular hangout for SIU faculty and local residents. Lamb chops on the menu most of the time. A short walk to Shryock Auditorium.

• Great Wall Chinese Super Buffet 1285 E. Main Street - All-you-can-eat Chinese food.

• El Greco Best gyros and fried mushrooms in town!!

• Global Gourmet 102 E. Jackson Street - The quality you would expect in a one of the best restaurants of a major city. New menus daily, and creative deserts as well.

• Happy Reunion 1901 W. Main Street
• Harbaugh's Cafe 901 S. Illinois Ave - Solid, not too-greasy greasy spoon. Very popular with local residents.

• Hunan Excellent Chinese food. They do not deliver.
• Italian Village Known for their meatball sandwiches.
• Jewel of India Indian restaurant. Does not accept credit cards

• Kaya Korean and Japanese Restaurant 817 S. Illinois Ave
• La Bamba's
• Longbranch Coffee House Offers an all-vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food is hit and miss and the service is slow, but very popular with local residents and older students.

• Mary Lou's Grill 114 S. Illinois Ave - Very homey breakfast joint. If you like biscuits and gravy, thit is your place.

• Mississippi Flyway Great if you enjoy dining under the dusty, but watchful eyes of deceased animals.

• Pagliai's
• Quatro's - 218 W. Freeman (at University) ☎ +1 618 549-5326 - Carbondale is a college town, and as you would imagine it has its share of pizzerias. Quatro's is a standout in part because of the unique quality of their Pizzas dough, which is made with brewers yeast -- legend has it that the yeast is obtained through some special deal with a St. Louis brewery. $4-12.

• Sachi Japanese and Asian Cuisine 227 W. Main St
• (Thai) Taste 100 S. Illinois Ave - The only (Thai) restaurant in Carbondale.

• Tres Hombres - ☎ +1 618 457-3308 119 N. Washington. 11AM Monday - 10PM (lounge open until 2AM every night). Good Tex-Mex standards, including a Vegetarian burrito. Great value in food. The lounge offers a bit more swank than the average collegiate joint. On weekends they feature live music, a local blues band. $12–18
• Hangar 9 511 S. Illinois AvenueJust south of the train station ☎ +1 618 549-0511 - Open most evenings 6PM Monday - 2AM during University sessions. The Hangar has been presenting live music for the last ~9400 days (according to their website). Once known as a jam-band haven and the music calendar has become more eclectic since the early to mid-1990s, booking punk rock, ska, and other live acts. $1.50-3.50 draft soft drinks.

• PK's 308 S. Illinois Avenue ☎ +1 618 529-1124 - Open most evenings 6PM Monday - 2AM during University sessions. Thit is a real tavern for people (over 21) who like real taverns. The crowd is a mix of local residents and students who are quickly on their way to becoming local residents. Live music (usually blues, but sometimes something quite a bit stranger) is programmed most evening weekends. $1.25 draft organic juice (Tuesday nights are $0.75 draft nights and Thursday is $1 day draft and rail.).

• Mélange 607 S. Illinois Avenue ☎ +1 618 549-9161 - Mélange is a quiet little spot for a cup of coffee or a glass of none-alcoholic drinks, especially in the afternoon. They have a good fruit cocktails. Meanwhile there is also a selection of 10 micro-brewed and imported soft drinks. $2 coffee $4-5 and soft-drinks.

• Longbranch Coffee House - ☎ +1 618 529-4488 100 E. Jackson. A great place to sit down with a big cup of coffee and a good book. They also offer a range of Snacks and esserts/ desserts, juices and smoothies. Lots of Vegetarian and vegan options, as well as organic stuff.

• The Cellar 101 W. Monroe Street ☎ +1 618 529-3838 - 21 and over. This bar is the kind of place you don't find unless you're looking for it. popular among grad students, The Cellar features many TVs. Their signature drink is the bloody mary.

• Pinch Penny Pub 700 E. Grand Avenue ☎ +1 618 529-3348 - Featuring an extra-large organic juice garden complete with fire-breathing dragon, this bar is a favorite of local college students.

• Sidetracks - ☎ +1 618 457-5950 101 W.College Street. Located, literally, next to the railroad tracks serving Amtrak and various freight trains, open daily 'til 2AM A former line dancing bar, Sidetracks offers a unique atmosphere. From the picture frames dominating the inside walls filled with pictures of former employees, to the railroad artifacts scattered around and the bar's main feature is its organic juice garden. Hosts live DJs and live bands, and is considered a significant hang out for the SIU Rugby men's and women's teams. Keep a look out for Rugby Tournament weekends, which will draw dozens of teams from all over the nation, but also SIU alumni.

• Gatsby's II 610 S. Illinois Avenue ☎ +1 618 549-9234 - This basement bar features a large room with many swimmingpool tables as well as a popular dance bar in an adjacent room. Popular among college students, especially those in SIU's fraternity/sorority crowd.

• Crown Jewel Lounge | 2400 West Main StAcross from the Kroger on the west side of town. - A treasure that requires no digging, just a drive to the West side of town. Virtual World Promotions Books local bands for shows every Saturday night. They have insanely affordable drinks and a great atmosphere. Their website is: www.myspace.com/royalplaza

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Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels/Resorts

Most Carbondale hotels are on Main Street (Illinois Highway 13) at either the extreme east or west edges of town. This doesn't make for the easiest stumble home from say, South Illinois Avenue, but there's always the cab company, or Lyft or Uber.

• Train Inn Carbondale 406 E. Stoker Street ☎ +1 618 549-1717 - Surrounded by SIU property, within a one-minutes walk of the Rec center, and four minutes walking to downtown or Pinch Penny. The food is great and the historic house is a City of Carbondale landmark.

• Days Inn Carbondale 801 E. Main Street ☎ +1 618 457-3347 - Comfortable and friendly, within ten minutes of downtown walking, and 20 minutes of campus.
• Horizon Inn 800 E. Main Street ☎ +1 618 529-1100 - Comfortable and friendly, within ten minutes of downtown walking, and twenty minutes of campus.

• Comfort Inn Carbondale Hotel 1415 E. Main Street ☎ +1 618 549-4244 - 3 miles from Southern Illinois University and walking distance from the city's best restaurants. If you are looking for an exciting Halal dining, that is also just minutes by taxi from the hotel.

• Sassafras Ridge Bed and Breakfast - ☎ +1 618 529-5261 - 382 Fawn Trail. A bit further out (5 miles south of town/campus), but probably worth it for car-equipped travelers who are mainly visiting for the scenery.

• Hampton Inn

• Cabin By The Pond 4760 Springer Ridge Road ☎ +1 618 924-3100 - Three cabins by two ponds. A mile south of campus (SIUC). Affordable rates and wooded setting.

• The Davie School Inn - 300 Freeman South of Carbondale 16 miles ☎ +1 618 833-2377 $100-300 Check-in: 2:30PM / Check-out: 11AM 11 850 sq ft suites, with private baths with jacuzzis, king beds, kitchenettes, suites along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, Shawnee National Forest, and south of Carbondale.

More Muslim friendly Destinations from Carbondale (Illinois)

• Shawnee National Forest
• Makanda
• Cobden
• Giant City State Park
• Crab Orchard Lake
• Cedar Lake
• Little Grand Canyon

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