There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to Sparta by plane, train, taxi, bus, or car
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Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train, taxi
best- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane CMH - STL
- Take the train from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station to COLLEGE stationtrain
- Take the taxi from COLLEGE station to Spartataxi
5h 28m$880–1,001Drive 427 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbus to Spartacar 427 mi
7h 46m$78–113Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the taxi from COLLEGE station to Spartataxi
10h 49m$140–216Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport, taxi
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane CMH - MWA
- Take the taxi from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Spartataxi
7h 41m$222–663Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Du Quoin Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Du Quoin Station to Spartataxi
11h 34m$158–278
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Sparta is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to Sparta is to fly and train and taxi which takes 5h 28m and costs $850 - $1,000.
The distance between Columbus and Sparta is 494 miles. The road distance is 429.5 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus to Sparta without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 10h 49m and costs $140 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Columbus to Sparta, including transfers.
Sparta is 1h behind Columbus. It is currently 5:08 AM in Columbus and 4:08 AM in Sparta.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Sparta is 429 miles. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Columbus to Sparta.
There are one+ hotels available in Sparta.
What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Sparta, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Columbus to Sparta. 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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL), walk to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, take the train to COLLEGE station, then take the taxi to Sparta. Alternatively, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, walk to CIVIC CENTER station, take the train to COLLEGE station, then take the taxi to Sparta.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Phone
- 314-982-1406
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro St Louis
Train from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station to COLLEGE station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Metro St Louis
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Du Quoin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $70–160
Chesterfield Taxi
- Phone
- +1 314-734-0100
- Website
- chesterfieldtaxi.com
On Time Cab Service
- Phone
- +1-314-606-9679
- Website
- ontimecabservice.com
Chesterfield Taxi
- Phone
- +1 314-734-0100
- Website
- chesterfieldtaxi.com
On Time Cab Service
- Phone
- +1-314-606-9679
- Website
- ontimecabservice.com
Ace Taxi
- Phone
- +1 216-361-4700
- Website
- acetaxi.com
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