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How to get fromCrystal Lake to Columbiaby train, plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Columbia by train, plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ORD - COU
    4h 17m
    $103–377

  2. Drive 388.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Columbiacar car 388.9 mi
    7h 21m
    $71–103

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Columbiataxi taxi
    10h 50m
    $249–430

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    14h 19m
    $97–160

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    11h 15m
    $115–245

Crystal Lake to Columbia by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 374.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Columbia via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Northwest Transportation Center, Woodfield Mall, Illinois Terminal, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and St Louis Bus Station in around 14h 19m.

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