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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Columbiaby plane, train, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Columbia by plane, train, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ORD - COU
    3h 44m
    $98–370

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus Greyhound US0175s
    10h 4m
    $68–116

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Columbiataxi taxi
    8h 20m
    $242–407

  4. Drive 381.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Columbiacar car 381.5 mi
    6h 49m
    $70–101

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus Greyhound US0175s
    8h 46m
    $106–219

Chicago Union Station to Columbia by foot and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Columbia via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 10h 4m.

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