There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Fulton by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane ORD - COU
3h 53m$138–395Drive 366.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Fultoncar 366.4 mi
6h 33m$63–91Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
8h 12m$316–459Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus Greyhound US0175s
10h 26m$167–225
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Fulton is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Fulton is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $130 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Fulton. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Columbia via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Fulton station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Jefferson City Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Chicago and Fulton is 359 miles. The road distance is 368.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Fulton without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs $310 - $460.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Chicago to Fulton, including transfers.
Chicago to Fulton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Fulton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Fulton is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $130 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $310 - $460 and takes 8h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $230 and takes 10h 26m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Fulton, MO, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Station once daily. Tickets cost $220–340 and the journey takes 7h 46m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–340
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Fulton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Chicago to Fulton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jefferson City Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Fulton is 369 miles. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Chicago to Fulton.
There are 13+ hotels available in Fulton.