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How to get fromColumbus to Chicago Loopby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbus to Chicago Loop by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2h 58m
    $45–100

  2. Drive 141.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbus to Chicago Loopcar car 141.1 mi
    3h 16m
    $26–38

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    3h 50m
    $35–69

  4. Taxi to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Madison-Airport-MSNtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSN - ORD
    2h 21m
    $113–385

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MKE - ORD
    4h 24m
    $625–1,061

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MKE - MDW
    4h 14m
    $65–401

Columbus to Chicago Loop by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Columbus, WI, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 58m.

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