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How to get fromChicago to Truman State Universityby train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Truman State University by train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, taxi, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Plata Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    5h 8m
    $112–220

  2. Drive  346.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Truman State Universitycar car 346.7 mi
    7h 19m
    $64–92

  3. Fly to Columbia Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ORD - COU
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Columbia to Hy-Vee - Kirksvilleshuttle bus
    6h 23m
    $96–356

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from SouthPark Mall Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to La Plata Stationtrain train
    7h 44m
    $234–546

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Truman State University, MO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to La Plata Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 4h 52m.

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