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

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Palatine by plane, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Irving Park to Palatinetrain train
    3h 36m
    $101–337

  2. Drive 383.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Palatinecar car 383.3 mi
    6h 57m
    $70–101

  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
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train
    10h 15m
    $250–424

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mallbus bus
    13h 45m
    $96–152

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train
    11h 6m
    $115–243

Columbia to Palatine by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Columbia to Rand/Williams via St Louis Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Illinois Terminal, Woodfield Mall, and Northwest Transportation Center in around 13h 45m.

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