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How to get fromColumbus to Gurneeby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbus to Gurnee by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 565 bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sheridan Rd & Washington St to Grand Ave & Ferndale Stbus bus
    6h 25m
    $65–398

  2. Bus, train via Columbus - Mound St

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    10h 55m
    $42–90

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    10h 45m
    $67–108

  4. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    11h 10m
    $100–212

  5. Drive 349.8 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Gurneecar car 349.8 mi
    7h 2m
    $64–93

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    6h 42m
    $560–918

Columbus to Gurnee by bus and train

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Gurnee, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Columbus to Gurnee. However, you can take the line 7 bus to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH), walk to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to LaSalle/Van Buren, walk to Chicago OTC, take the train to Waukegan, walk to Sheridan Rd & Washington St, then take the line 565 bus to Grand Ave & Ferndale St. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Chicago Bus Station, Desplaines & Harrison Terminal, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 10h 45m.

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