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Tattoo Shops in Carbondale, IL

6 studios in and around Carbondale, Illinois — call ahead even for walk-ins — a shop with five artists can still be booked solid on a Saturday, and piercing hours often differ from tattoo hours.

Carbondale has about 22,223 residents, which works out to 27 tattoo shops per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Artistic Mind Tattoos Custom designAppointment only

603 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901-2816

+16185499519 Website Directions

Bomber Crew Tattoo

404 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901-2210

+16185293228 Website Directions

Neon Tiger Tattoo

122 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901-2916

+16182010825 Directions

Triphammer

215 W Main St, Carbondale, IL 62901-2919

+16185343917 Directions

Tuff Luck Tattoos PiercingCustom design

2355 Sweets Dr, Carbondale, IL 62902-7294

+16185492034 Website Directions

Tip: weekday afternoons are the easiest time to get a walk-in seat — Friday and Saturday fill with appointments by noon. For custom work, message the artist a week ahead with reference images; a deposit of $50–100 that counts toward the final price is standard practice, not a red flag.

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Good to know about tattoo shops in Carbondale

How many tattoo shops are there in Carbondale?
We list 6 tattoo shops in Carbondale with addresses, and 6 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Carbondale?
Call ahead — 6 of the 6 tattoo shops here list a number. Hours at independent tattoo shops shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

Which studios in Carbondale work by appointment only?
2 of 6 are appointment-only — call ahead.

Are tattoo shops open on Sunday?
Operating hours vary by studio, but many tattoo parlors open on weekends to accommodate client schedules. There are currently 6 tattoo shops listed in Carbondale, Illinois, with 6 providing direct phone contact to verify their Sunday availability. We recommend calling ahead or booking an appointment online.