There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Wisconsin Dells by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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.
Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
best- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane CAE - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus
9h 33m$310–1,442Drive 956.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Wisconsin Dellscar 956.9 mi
17h 24m$175–253Bus
- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dellsbus
28h 57m$246–448Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
34h$475–963Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CAE - ORD
- Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain
9h 29m$200–880
Columbia to Wisconsin Dells by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 17h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Wisconsin Dells is to fly and train which takes 9h 29m and costs $200 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Wisconsin Dells. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Wisconsin Dells via Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Wisconsin Dells station. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Wisconsin Dells Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h.
The distance between Columbia and Wisconsin Dells is 858 miles. The road distance is 962.5 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Wisconsin Dells without a car is to bus which takes 28h 57m and costs $240 - $450.
It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Columbia to Wisconsin Dells, including transfers.
Columbia to Wisconsin Dells bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.
Columbia to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Wisconsin Dells is to bus which takes 28h 57m and costs $240 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $470 - $1,000 and takes 34h.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Wisconsin Dells via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Wisconsin Dells in around 28h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Columbia Station to Wisconsin Dells Station via Chicago Union Station in around 34h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,400
Flights from Columbia to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–1,800
Flights from Columbia to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,700
Flights from Columbia to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,400
Flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,400
Flights from Columbia to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,900
Flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Columbia to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,500
Flights from Columbia to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,900
Flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
Bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $160–230
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $160–230
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Columbia, SC to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia to Wisconsin Dells bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.
Wisconsin Dells is 1h behind Columbia. It is currently 4:38 PM in Columbia and 3:38 PM in Wisconsin Dells.
Columbia to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Wisconsin Dells is 962 miles. It takes approximately 17h 24m to drive from Columbia to Wisconsin Dells.
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