There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Chicago by plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
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 Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane COU - ORD
2h 37m$97–321Drive 378.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Chicagocar 378.4 mi
6h 54m$70–100Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
8h 44m$243–415Bus
- Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
10h 40m$73–129Bus, train
- Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
9h 30m$108–234
Columbia to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Chicago is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $95 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Columbia and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
The distance between Columbia and Chicago is 348 miles. The road distance is 380.6 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Chicago without a car is to taxi and train which takes 8h 44m and costs $240 - $420.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Columbia to Chicago, including transfers.
Columbia to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbia station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $95 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 10h 40m.
Columbia to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Chicago is 381 miles. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Columbia to Chicago.
What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbia to Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 10h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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