There are 7 ways to get from Carbondale to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
7h 59m$98–226Bus via St. Louis
cheapest- 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
11h 45m$72–130Bus
- Take the bus from Marathon Gas Station - Marion to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus Milwaukee
9h 47m$87–115Drive 418.7 mi
- Drive from Carbondale to Milwaukeecar 418.7 mi
7h 6m$77–111Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MWA - MKE
5h 39m$121–642Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MWA - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
4h 31m$127–274Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
- Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane STL - MKE
5h 29m$500–889
Carbondale to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Milwaukee is to fly and bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $120 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Carbondale,IL - Amtrak and arriving at Water & Chicago - Circle K via Marathon Gas Station - Marion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Carbondale to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Carbondale and Milwaukee is 396 miles. The road distance is 421.1 miles.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs $95 - $230.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Carbondale to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Carbondale to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Marathon Gas Station - Marion.
Carbondale to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Milwaukee is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs $95 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $120 and takes 9h 47m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $650 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Carbondale to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Marathon Gas Station - Marion to Water & Chicago - Circle K once daily. Tickets cost $85–110 and the journey takes 7h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
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
- $75–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Carbondale to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Water & Chicago - Circle K station.
Carbondale to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Milwaukee is 421 miles. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Carbondale to Milwaukee.
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