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
8h 45m$138–688Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- 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 19m$110–440Bus
- 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
30h 10m$212–378Train (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$388–860Drive 956.9 mi
- Drive from Columbia to Wisconsin Dellscar 956.9 mi
17h 24m$175–253
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 bus which takes 8h 45m and costs $130 - $700.
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 30h 10m.
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 852 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 30h 10m and costs $210 - $380.
It takes approximately 8h 45m 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 30h 10m and costs $210 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $380 - $900 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 30h 10m. 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 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Columbia to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Columbia to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Columbia to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Columbia to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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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 9:29 AM in Columbia and 8:29 AM 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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