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How to get fromColumbia to Illinoisby plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Illinois by plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane COU - ORD
    2h 37m
    $97–331

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    10h 40m
    $68–124

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    8h 44m
    $243–415

  4. Drive 378.4 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Chicagocar car 378.4 mi
    6h 54m
    $70–100

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    9h 30m
    $108–234

Columbia to Illinois by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Illinois, 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.

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