There are 9 ways to get from Wisconsin to Carbondale by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
best- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)ORD - MWA
4h 35m$125–248Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union StationHiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to CarbondaleCity of New Orleans / ...
7h 45m$67–191Bus
- Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Marathon Gas Station - MarionMilwaukee
10h 4m$82–193Drive 413.1 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Carbondale413.1 mi
7h 12m$76–109Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)ORD - PAH
- Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondale
5h 33m$287–1,757Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)MKE - STL
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
6h 30m$276–515Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)ORD - CGI
- Take the taxi from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Carbondale
5h 39m$220–358Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)ORD - STL
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
7h 52m$229–601Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0150S / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal StationFlixBus N2521
11h 50m$76–207
Wisconsin to Carbondale by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin to Carbondale is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Wisconsin to Carbondale is to bus and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $120 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Wisconsin to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Water & Chicago - Circle K and arriving at Carbondale,IL - Amtrak via RMTD Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Wisconsin to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Carbondale via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Wisconsin and Carbondale is 395 miles. The road distance is 415.5 miles.
The best way to get from Wisconsin to Carbondale without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs $65 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Wisconsin to Carbondale, including transfers.
Wisconsin to Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Wisconsin to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Wisconsin to Carbondale is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs $65 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $200 and takes 10h 4m.
What companies run services between Wisconsin, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Milwaukee to Carbondale via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Marathon Gas Station - Marion once daily. Tickets cost $80–190 and the journey takes 7h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–800
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–170
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–38
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Marathon Gas Station - Marion
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $80–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Wisconsin to Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Wisconsin to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin to Carbondale is 415 miles. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Wisconsin to Carbondale.
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