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 36m$129–639Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
cheapest- 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 9m$112–461Bus
- 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 Bus Station to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
29h 34m$213–364Train (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$370–860Drive 955.2 mi
- Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Columbiacar 955.2 mi
17h 23m$175–252
Wisconsin Dells to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 36m and costs $120 - $650.
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 Bus Station, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 34m.
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 29h 34m and costs $210 - $370.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Wisconsin Dells to Columbia, including transfers.
Wisconsin Dells to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, 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 29h 34m and costs $210 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $370 - $900 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 Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 29h 34m. 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Columbia via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Columbia via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Glenview Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Wisconsin Dells to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Columbia is 1h ahead of Wisconsin Dells. It is currently 8:12 AM in Wisconsin Dells and 9:12 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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