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There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to Palatine by plane, train, bus, or car

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

    best
    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 Irving Park to Palatinetrain train
    5h
    $558–914

  2. Drive 337.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbus to Palatinecar car 337.1 mi
    6h 53m
    $62–89

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train Up-Nw
    9h 14m
    $64–101

  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 Palatinetrain train
    9h 58m
    $98–208

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    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 Palatinetrain train
    5h 13m
    $68–404

Columbus to Palatine by bus, foot, and train

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration9h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

There is no direct connection from Columbus to Palatine. 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Irving Park-Blue, walk to Irving Park, then take the train to Palatine. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Palatine via Chicago Bus Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 9h 14m.

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