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How to get fromChicago to Bowling Greenby train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Bowling Green by train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Quincy Amtrak Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Quincy Amtrak Station to Bowling Greentaxi taxi
    5h 24m
    $205–340

  2. Drive 298 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Bowling Greencar car 298 mi
    5h 15m
    $55–79

  3. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ORD - COU
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Columbia to Bowling Green, Moshuttle bus
    5h 43m
    $102–376

  4. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St. Louis to Bowling Green, Moshuttle bus Palmyra
    7h 37m
    $93–193

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St. Louis to Bowling Green, Moshuttle bus
    5h 33m
    $318–714

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St. Louis to Bowling Green, Moshuttle bus
    5h 17m
    $78–514

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quincy Regional Airport, taxi, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)plane plane ORD - UIN
    2. Take the taxi from Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) to Hannibaltaxi taxi
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Hannibal to Bowling Green, Moshuttle bus
    5h 11m
    $130–224

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 359.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Bowling Green, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Bowling Green. However, you can take the train to Quincy Amtrak Station then take the taxi to Bowling Green. Alternatively, you can drive from Chicago to Bowling Green in around 5h 15m.

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