There are 5 ways to get from Wisconsin Dells to Columbia by bus, plane, 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.
Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly
best- Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madisonbus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Columbia (CAE)plane MSN - CAE
8h 47m$290–1,342Drive 955.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Columbiacar 955.1 mi
17h 23m$175–252Bus
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
28h 44m$233–434Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
33h 32m$473–976Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia (CAE)plane ORD - CAE
9h 7m$234–1,026
Wisconsin Dells to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Columbia is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 17h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Columbia is to bus and fly which takes 8h 47m and costs $290 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Wisconsin Dells to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Dells and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Wisconsin Dells station to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Dells Station and arriving at Columbia Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 32m.
The distance between Wisconsin Dells and Columbia is 852 miles. The road distance is 960.7 miles.
The best way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 28h 44m and costs $230 - $440.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Wisconsin Dells to Columbia, including transfers.
Wisconsin Dells to Columbia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Wisconsin Dells station.
Wisconsin Dells to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Wisconsin Dells Station.
The best way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Columbia is to bus which takes 28h 44m and costs $230 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $470 - $1,000 and takes 33h 32m.
What companies run services between Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Wisconsin Dells to Sumter Laurel South via Wisconsin Dells, Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 28h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Columbia Station via Chicago Union Station in around 33h 32m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,400
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,600
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Columbia via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Columbia via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Glenview Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- 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 Wisconsin Dells to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- 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 Wisconsin Dells to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Camden to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 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
Wisconsin Dells to Columbia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Columbia is 1h ahead of Wisconsin Dells. It is currently 6:44 AM in Wisconsin Dells and 7:44 AM in Columbia.
Wisconsin Dells to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin Dells to Columbia is 961 miles. It takes approximately 17h 23m to drive from Wisconsin Dells to Columbia.
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