There are 8 ways to get from Columbus to Whitefish by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
best- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane CMH - FCA
8h 1m$257–998Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Missoula International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane CMH - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Whitefishcar
10h 11m$195–788Bus, train
- Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
40h 40m$558–1,195Bus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus
43h 39m$422–657Drive 1,901.6 mi
- Drive from Columbus to Whitefishcar 1,901.6 mi
31h 48m$347–502Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport
- Take the bus from Columbus to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane CLE - FCA
11h 5m$272–992Bus to Covington, fly to Glacier Park International Airport
- Take the bus from Columbus to Cincinnatibus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane CVG - FCA
10h 46m$278–1,034Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Fort Wayne, INbus
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane FWA - FCA
11h 10m$225–826
Columbus to Whitefish by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Whitefish is to drive which costs $340 - $500 and takes 31h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to Whitefish is to fly which takes 8h 1m and costs $250 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Whitefish. However, there are services departing from Columbus and arriving at Whitefish via Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 39m.
The distance between Columbus and Whitefish is 1678 miles. The road distance is 1912.7 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus to Whitefish without a car is to bus and train which takes 40h 40m and costs $550 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Columbus to Whitefish, including transfers.
Columbus to Whitefish bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Columbus station.
The best way to get from Columbus to Whitefish is to fly which takes 8h 1m and costs $250 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $420 - $700 and takes 43h 39m.
Columbus to Whitefish bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Whitefish is 2h behind Columbus. It is currently 1:26 AM in Columbus and 11:26 PM in Whitefish.
What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Whitefish via Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, Billings, and Whitefish in around 43h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Covington to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Covington to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–1,500
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,200
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,500
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Covington to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Covington to Glacier Park International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Covington to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Covington to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Covington to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Covington to Glacier Park International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Billings to Whitefish
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $110–160
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
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