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How to get fromChicago to Osage Beachby plane, car, train, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Osage Beach by plane, car, train, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Columbia Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ORD - COU
    2. Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Osage Beachcar car
    4h 26m
    $60–324

  2. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Osage Beachtaxi taxi
    8h 36m
    $242–405

  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 Jefferson Citybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City to Osage Beachtaxi taxi
    11h 52m
    $187–277

  4. Drive 437.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Osage Beachcar car 437.8 mi
    7h 42m
    $80–116

  5. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    2. Drive from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Osage Beachcar car
    5h 10m
    $74–350

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 403.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Osage Beach, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Osage Beach. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport (COU), then drive to Osage Beach. Alternatively, you can take the train to Jefferson City Station then take the taxi to Osage Beach.

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