There are 7 ways to get from Appleton to Carbondale by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)
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Fly Appleton International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane ATW - MWA
4h 40m$104–427Fly Appleton International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane ATW - PAH
- Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar
5h 33m$86–396Bus, train
- Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain
11h 9m$283–425Bus
- Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus Lab 211
- Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus Milwaukee
14h 42m$138–180Drive 486.7 mi
- Drive from Appleton to Carbondalecar 486.7 mi
9h 33m$89–129Taxi to Green Bay, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
- Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay (GRB)taxi
- Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane GRB - MWA
4h 51m$189–527Bus via St. Louis
- Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
15h 46m$130–187
Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Appleton to Carbondale is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Appleton to Carbondale is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $100 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Appleton to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Prospect and Walnut and arriving at Carbondale,IL - Amtrak via Oshkosh, Water & Chicago - Circle K and RMTD Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.
The distance between Appleton and Carbondale is 470 miles. The road distance is 489.5 miles.
The best way to get from Appleton to Carbondale without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 9m and costs $280 - $430.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Appleton to Carbondale, including transfers.
Appleton to Carbondale bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, depart from Oshkosh station.
The best way to get from Appleton to Carbondale is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $100 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $180 and takes 14h 42m.
Appleton to Carbondale bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Appleton to Carbondale is 490 miles. It takes approximately 9h 33m to drive from Appleton to Carbondale.
What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Prospect and Walnut to Carbondale,IL - Amtrak via Church @ Doty - Neenah Transit Center, Oshkosh, Milwaukee, Water & Chicago - Circle K, Marathon Gas Station - Marion, and RMTD Park and Ride in around 14h 42m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Green Bay to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Marathon Gas Station - Marion
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–110
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $85–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Able Taxi and Tours
- Phone
- +1 920-265-7760
- Website
- abletaxiandtours.com
Appleton Yellow Taxi
- Phone
- +1 920-733-4444
- Website
- appletonyellowtaxi.com
Fox Valley Cab
- Phone
- +1 920-734-4545
- Website
- facebook.com
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