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How to get fromMilwaukee to Southern Illinois University Carbondaleby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Milwaukee to Southern Illinois University Carbondale by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    8h 20m
    $121–265

  2. Bus via St. Louis

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    11h 51m
    $72–150

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus bus Milwaukee
    9h 58m
    $82–193

  4. Drive 419.1 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Southern Illinois University Carbondalecar car 419.1 mi
    7h 8m
    $77–111

  5. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane MKE - MWA
    5h 25m
    $107–507

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    4h 31m
    $153–296

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)plane plane ORD - CGI
    3. Take the taxi from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Southern Illinois University Carbondaletaxi taxi
    5h 39m
    $243–411

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane ORD - PAH
    3. Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Southern Illinois University Carbondalecar car
    5h 47m
    $94–359

  9. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MKE - STL
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    6h 44m
    $499–900

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 394.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Milwaukee to Southern Illinois University Carbondale via Chicago Union Station and Carbondale in around 8h 20m. 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.

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