What is the cheapest way to get from Wausau to Carbondale?

The cheapest way to get from Wausau to Carbondale is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 10h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wausau to Carbondale?

The fastest way to get from Wausau to Carbondale is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $100 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Wausau and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct bus from Wausau to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Wausau Transit Center and arriving at Carbondale via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago Bus Station and St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.

How far is it from Wausau to Carbondale?

The distance between Wausau and Carbondale is 518 miles. The road distance is 540.3 miles.

How do I travel from Wausau to Carbondale without a car?

The best way to get from Wausau to Carbondale without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 39m and costs $250 - $390.

How long does it take to get from Wausau to Carbondale?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Wausau to Carbondale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wausau to Carbondale bus from?

Wausau to Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wausau Transit Center station.

Bus or fly from Wausau to Carbondale?

The best way to get from Wausau to Carbondale is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $100 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus via St. Louis, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 17h 10m.

Where does the Wausau to Carbondale bus arrive?

Wausau to Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.

Can I drive from Wausau to Carbondale?

Yes, the driving distance between Wausau to Carbondale is 540 miles. It takes approximately 10h 1m to drive from Wausau to Carbondale.

How do I get a bus ticket from Wausau to Carbondale?

Book your Wausau to Carbondale bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Carbondale?

There are 60+ hotels available in Carbondale.

Wausau to Carbondale - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Wausau to Carbondale by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Central Wisconsin Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane CWA - MWA
4h 56m
$109–418
Drive 537.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wausau to Carbondalecar 537.2 mi
10h 1m
$95–138
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain
13h 39m
$255–389
Bus via St. Louis
1. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
17h 10m
$119–167
Fly Central Wisconsin Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane CWA - STL
2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
7h 38m
$122–544
Bus to Green Bay, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Green Bay Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane GRB - MWA
7h 32m
$138–451
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wausau Transit to Milwaukeebus Lab 211
2. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus Milwaukee
17h 26m
$129–161

Wausau to Carbondale by bus and train

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13h 39mAverage Duration

$255Cheapest Price

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Distance: 514.7 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Wausau, WI, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wausau Transit Center to Carbondale via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 17h 10m.

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