- Distance: 1,271.9 mi
- Duration: 28h 45m
The train between Chicago and Columbia takes 28h 45m. There is at least one train per day from Chicago to Columbia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Chicago and Columbia. The earliest departure is at 6:40 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chicago is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Columbia at 12:25 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 28h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago station and arriving at Columbia station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 28h 45m.
Chicago to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbia Station.
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The distance between Chicago and Columbia is 1,048.5 km. The road distance is 2,047 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Station once daily. Tickets cost $310–750 and the journey takes 28h 45m.
