There are 7 ways to get from Carbondale to Appleton by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Appleton International Airport
best- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane MWA - ATW
5h 30m$112–467Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly to Appleton International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car
- Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane PAH - ATW
8h 11m$86–396Train, bus
- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus
11h 4m$281–421Bus
- Take the bus from Marathon Gas Station - Marion to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus Lab 210
14h 13m$138–180Drive 484.5 mi
- Drive from Carbondale to Appletoncar 484.5 mi
9h 39m$89–128Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Green Bay, taxi
- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Green Bay (GRB)plane MWA - GRB
- Take the taxi from Green Bay (GRB) to Appletontaxi
7h 30m$198–579Bus via St. Louis
- Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus
14h 50m$144–204
Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Appleton is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Appleton is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $110 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale to Appleton. However, there are services departing from Carbondale,IL - Amtrak and arriving at Prospect@5th via Marathon Gas Station - Marion, Milwaukee and Church @ Doty - Neenah Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.
The distance between Carbondale and Appleton is 471 miles. The road distance is 487.4 miles.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Appleton without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 4m and costs $280 - $430.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Carbondale to Appleton, including transfers.
Carbondale to Appleton bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Marathon Gas Station - Marion.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Appleton is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $110 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $180 and takes 14h 13m.
Carbondale to Appleton bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Water & Chicago - Circle K station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Appleton is 487 miles. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Carbondale to Appleton.
What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?
American Airlines flies from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale,IL - Amtrak to Prospect@5th via RMTD Park and Ride return, Marathon Gas Station - Marion, Water & Chicago - Circle K, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, and Church @ Doty - Neenah Transit Center in around 14h 13m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Green Bay via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Barkley Regional Airport to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Green Bay via Chicago O'Hare, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Oshkosh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Oshkosh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Oshkosh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Marathon Gas Station - Marion to Water & Chicago - Circle K
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–110
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $85–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Yellow Cab Green Bay
- Phone
- +1-920-435-1111
- Website
- yellowcabgreenbay.com
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