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There are 6 ways to get from Bloomington to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Columbia

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    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane BMI - CAE
    7h 4m
    $78–403

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    24h 6m
    $171–325

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    32h 4m
    $428–931

  4. Drive 752.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Columbiacar car 752.7 mi
    13h 52m
    $138–199

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Columbia

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane ORD - CAE
    7h 52m
    $107–458

  6. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, bus

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane plane BMI - AGS
    2. Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus bus
    9h 13m
    $132–473

Bloomington to Columbia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration32h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$428Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 638 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Columbia (CAE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Sumter Laurel South via Indianapolis Union Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 24h 6m.

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