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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago 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 30m
    $98–370

  2. Drive 381.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Columbiacar car 381.6 mi
    6h 49m
    $70–101

  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
    $248–415

  4. Bus

    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
    9h 55m
    $72–128

  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
    $111–230

Chicago to Columbia by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Chicago, 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 bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbia via St Louis Bus Station in around 9h 55m.

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