There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Lombard by plane, train, 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, train
best- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CAE - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lombardtrain
6h 1m$138–762Bus
- 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
27h 50m$180–332Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
30h 47m$421–850Drive 777.3 mi
- Drive from Columbia to Lombardcar 777.3 mi
14h 37m$142–205
Columbia to Lombard by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Lombard is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Lombard is to fly and train which takes 6h 1m and costs $130 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Lombard. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Washington/Westmore-Meyers via Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Madison & Jefferson and Lake St & Austin Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Lombard. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Lombard via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 47m.
The distance between Columbia and Lombard is 717 miles. The road distance is 781.9 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Lombard without a car is to bus which takes 27h 50m and costs $180 - $340.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Columbia to Lombard, including transfers.
Columbia to Lombard bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.
Columbia to Lombard train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Lombard is to bus which takes 27h 50m and costs $180 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $420 - $850 and takes 30h 47m.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Lombard, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Washington/Westmore-Meyers via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Madison & Jefferson, Madison & Austin Terminal, and Lake St & Austin Blvd in around 27h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $410–850 and the journey takes 29h 23m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
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
- $130–750
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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Lombard
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
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
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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 Lombard bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.
Lombard is 1h behind Columbia. It is currently 10:02 PM in Columbia and 9:02 PM in Lombard.
Columbia to Lombard train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Lombard is 782 miles. It takes approximately 14h 37m to drive from Columbia to Lombard.
There are 421+ hotels available in Lombard.