There are 6 ways to get from Carbondale to Wisconsin Dells by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
10h 7m$159–333Drive 445.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carbondale to Wisconsin Dellscar 445.8 mi
8h 44m$82–118Bus
- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dellsbus
13h 57m$112–211Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane MWA - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus
7h 47m$154–677Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MWA - ORD
- Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain
7h 34m$171–387Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane STL - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain
8h 21m$535–987
Carbondale to Wisconsin Dells by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Wisconsin Dells is to fly and train which takes 7h 34m and costs $170 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale station to Wisconsin Dells. However, there are services departing from Carbondale Intermodal Station and arriving at Wisconsin Dells via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Carbondale to Wisconsin Dells station. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Wisconsin Dells Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
The distance between Carbondale and Wisconsin Dells is 506 miles. The road distance is 448.4 miles.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Wisconsin Dells without a car is to train which takes 10h 7m and costs $150 - $340.
It takes approximately 10h 7m to get from Carbondale to Wisconsin Dells, including transfers.
Carbondale to Wisconsin Dells bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Carbondale Intermodal Station.
Carbondale to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Wisconsin Dells is to train which takes 10h 7m and costs $150 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 13h 57m.
What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Carbondale to Wisconsin Dells Station via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Wisconsin Dells via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Wisconsin Dells in around 13h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–850
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–220
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
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Wisconsin Dells Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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 Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Carbondale to Wisconsin Dells bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Carbondale to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Wisconsin Dells is 448 miles. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from Carbondale to Wisconsin Dells.
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