There are 7 ways to get from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MWA - MKE
4h 29m$123–594Bus 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
12h 6m$73–156Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
8h 20m$123–263Bus
- Take the bus from Marathon Gas Station - Marion to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus Milwaukee
10h 2m$82–195Drive 419.6 mi
- Drive from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Milwaukeecar 419.6 mi
7h 8m$77–111Fly 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 28m$128–279Bus 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 51m$501–901
Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Milwaukee is to fly and bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $120 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from SIU Student Center and arriving at Water & Chicago - Circle K via Marathon Gas Station - Marion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Milwaukee is 386 miles. The road distance is 422 miles.
The best way to get from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Marathon Gas Station - Marion.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
The best way to get from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 8h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $200 and takes 10h 2m.
What companies run services between Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
American Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and United Airlines fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Milwaukee via Carbondale and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–750
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–210
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–750
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
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- 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
- $80–190
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $80–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Water & Chicago - Circle K station.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Milwaukee is 422 miles. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Milwaukee.
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