- Distance: 148.8 mi
- Duration: 2h 58m
The train between Columbus and Chicago takes 2h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Columbus to Chicago. 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 twice daily between Columbus and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 1:47 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Columbus is at 4:23 PM which arrives into Chicago at 7:21 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Columbus station and arriving at Chicago station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.
Columbus to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbus Amtrak Station.
Columbus to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Columbus and Chicago is 198.5 km. The road distance is 240 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 58m.
