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How to get fromElkhart to Columbiaby plane, train, taxi, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Elkhart to Columbia by plane, train, taxi, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from South Bend

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    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane SBN - COU
    4h 44m
    $168–513

  2. Drive 457.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elkhart to Columbiacar car 457.3 mi
    8h 26m
    $84–121

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain 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
    11h 36m
    $271–486

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    13h 20m
    $101–175

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

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ORD - COU
    6h 4m
    $128–436

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain 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
    12h 2m
    $137–296

Elkhart to Columbia by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration13h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Columbia via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 13h 20m.

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