There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CAE - ORD
4h 37m$144–756Drive 764.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Chicagocar 764.1 mi
14h 10m$140–202Bus
- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
23h 34m$174–336Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
29h 23m$410–850Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CAE - MDW
6h 16m$164–856
Columbia to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Chicago is to drive which costs $130 - $210 and takes 14h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $140 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Columbia, SC, Camden and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Columbia Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29h 23m.
The distance between Columbia and Chicago is 697 miles. The road distance is 768.5 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 23h 34m and costs $170 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Columbia to Chicago, including transfers.
Columbia to Chicago bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.
Columbia to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $140 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $340 and takes 23h 34m, you could also train, which costs $410 - $850 and takes 29h 23m.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Columbia (CAE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Chicago Bus Station via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 23h 34m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Columbia to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Columbia to Chicago Midway International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Columbia to Chicago Midway International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Columbia, SC to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–200
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia to Chicago bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.
Chicago is 1h behind Columbia. It is currently 6:43 PM in Columbia and 5:43 PM in Chicago.
Columbia to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Chicago is 769 miles. It takes approximately 14h 10m to drive from Columbia to Chicago.
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