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How to get fromChicago to Columbiaby plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Columbia by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Columbiacar car
    5h 18m
    $120–681

  2. Drive 395.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Columbiacar car 395.6 mi
    7h 3m
    $73–105

  3. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Uptonbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the taxi from Upton to Columbiataxi taxi
    9h 30m
    $195–283

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Nashville, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane MDW - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Uptonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Upton to Columbiataxi taxi
    7h 44m
    $232–662

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Uptonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Upton to Columbiataxi taxi
    10h 54m
    $229–364

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 437.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Columbia, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Columbia. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport (LEX), then drive to Columbia. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Upton then take the taxi to Columbia.

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