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How to get fromColumbia to Jolietby plane, train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Joliet by plane, train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane COU - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    4h 25m
    $102–338
  2. Drive 339.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Jolietcar car 339.9 mi
    6h 11m
    $62–90
  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    7h 30m
    $233–385
  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    8h 29m
    $98–204

Columbia to Joliet by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

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

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