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How to get fromChicago to Columbusby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Columbus by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2h 50m
    $45–100

  2. Drive 141.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Columbuscar car 141.6 mi
    3h 16m
    $26–38

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    3h 50m
    $34–72

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    2. Take the taxi from Madison-Airport-MSN to Columbustaxi taxi
    3h 19m
    $128–480

Chicago to Columbus by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Columbus, WI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Columbus Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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