What is the distance between Milwaukee and Carbondale?

The distance separating Milwaukee and Carbondale is 374 miles (602 km).

Bus Milwaukee to Carbondale from $55 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Milwaukee to Carbondale on October 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	9:20am	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	18h 50m	4:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
	10:55am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	17h 15m	4:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	4:15pm	Goerke's Corners Park & Ride (Brookfield)	11h 55m	4:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	4:45pm	Milwaukee (Downtown)	11h 25m	4:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	5:00pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	11h 10m	4:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 10 hours 11 minutes and with fares starting at just $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

10h 11mAverage Duration

373 milesDistance

55kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$62 - $167	Average Duration13h 45m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$60 - $294	Average Duration10h 11m	CO₂ emissions 55kg CO₂e

Bus Milwaukee to Carbondale: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$86

Average bus trip duration13h 45m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure6:30am

Distance373 miles (601 km)

Latest bus departure12:10pm

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FlixBus

3.5/511,130 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,345 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, Trenitalia, Sindbad, Big Sky, Tornado Bus

Milwaukee to Carbondale Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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10/29

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10/30

$60

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$122

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11/03

$61

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$63

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The cheapest trip from Milwaukee to Carbondale was searched and found on Oct 30, 2025 with a price of $60

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Milwaukee to Carbondale, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $60 to $125 for a bus ticket from Milwaukee to Carbondale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-11-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Milwaukee and Carbondale!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Milwaukee to Carbondale, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Milwaukee to Carbondale that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Milwaukee to Carbondale.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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