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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Columbia by plane, car, train, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane MDW - GPT
    2. Drive from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Columbiacar car
    7h 45m
    $148–679

  2. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to McComb Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the taxi from McComb Station to Columbiataxi taxi
    17h 52m
    $370–671

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Hattiesburgbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Hattiesburg to Columbiataxi taxi
    21h 52m
    $222–364

  4. Drive 821.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Columbiacar car 821.1 mi
    13h 48m
    $150–217

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane MDW - JAN
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to Hattiesburgbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Hattiesburg to Columbiataxi taxi
    8h 44m
    $230–671

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MDW - MSY
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Hattiesburg Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Hattiesburg Station to Columbiataxi taxi
    9h 13m
    $252–845

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ORD - MSY
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Hattiesburg Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Hattiesburg Station to Columbiataxi taxi
    9h 36m
    $452–895

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) flights

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Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 889 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Columbia. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT), then drive to Columbia. Alternatively, you can take the train to McComb Station then take the taxi to Columbia.

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