There are 6 ways to get from Columbia to Willow Springs by plane, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
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Fly Columbia Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane COU - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Willow Springstrain
4h 22m$101–336Drive 364.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Willow Springscar 364.4 mi
6h 36m$67–97Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
9h 1m$237–391Bus
- Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
11h 57m$71–122Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
7h 27m$77–419Bus, train
- Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
- Take the train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service / ...
10h$97–209
Columbia to Willow Springs by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Willow Springs is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Willow Springs is to fly and train which takes 4h 22m and costs $100 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Willow Springs. However, there are services departing from Columbia and arriving at 88th Ave/Cork Ave & 84th St via St Louis Bus Station, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay A and Moraine Valley Community College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
The distance between Columbia and Willow Springs is 367 miles. The road distance is 366.5 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Willow Springs without a car is to taxi and train which takes 9h 1m and costs $230 - $400.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Columbia to Willow Springs, including transfers.
Columbia to Willow Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbia station.
Columbia to Willow Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Willow Springs is 367 miles. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Columbia to Willow Springs.
There are 250+ hotels available in Willow Springs.
What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Willow Springs, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Columbia to 88th Ave/Cork Ave & 84th St via St Louis Bus Station, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay A, and Moraine Valley Community College in around 11h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Willow Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jefferson City Station to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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