There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Columbia University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ORD - LGA
4h 56m$136–563Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane ORD - HPN
- Take the train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
6h 51m$102–480Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
20h 43m$250–546Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
20h 47m$150–221Drive 793.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Columbia Universitycar 793.4 mi
13h 12m$145–210Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane MDW - LGA
4h 41m$206–663Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, line 1 subway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ORD - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway
5h 11m$146–886Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, line 1 subway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ORD - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway
5h 14m$330–877Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane MKE - LGA
6h 22m$167–870Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MDW - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
6h 16m$168–982Bus via Baltimore
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Baltimore to New Yorkbus Ppb 8724 / ...
23h 21m$166–278
Chicago to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Columbia University is to bus which costs $150 - $230 and takes 20h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Columbia University is to subway and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $200 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at New York Midtown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 43m.
The distance between Chicago and Columbia University is 762 miles. The road distance is 798 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Columbia University without a car is to train which takes 20h 43m and costs $250 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Chicago to Columbia University, including transfers.
Chicago to Columbia University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Columbia University is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 20h 43m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $230 and takes 20h 47m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $240–550 and the journey takes 20h 12m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Columbia University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Columbia University is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:44 AM in Chicago and 4:44 AM in Columbia University.
Chicago to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Columbia University is 798 miles. It takes approximately 13h 12m to drive from Chicago to Columbia University.
There are 3696+ hotels available in Columbia University.