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 50m$142–425Drive 366.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Fultoncar 366.4 mi
6h 33m$67–97Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
8h 12m$227–383Bus
- 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 1m$161–234
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Fulton is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Fulton is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $140 - $430.
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 1m.
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 $220 - $390.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Chicago to Fulton, including transfers.
Chicago to Fulton bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, 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 50m and costs $140 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $390 and takes 8h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $240 and takes 10h 1m.
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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–270 and the journey takes 7h 46m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Fulton bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, 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.