There are 4 ways to get from Fulton to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane COU - ORD
2h 58m$140–370Drive 362.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fulton to Chicagocar 362.7 mi
6h 39m$67–96Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
8h 37m$226–383Bus
- Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
10h 26m$164–239
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fulton to Chicago is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Fulton to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $140 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Fulton to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Columbia and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Fulton station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
The distance between Fulton and Chicago is 359 miles. The road distance is 364.8 miles.
The best way to get from Fulton to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs $220 - $390.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Fulton to Chicago, including transfers.
Fulton to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Columbia station.
Fulton to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jefferson City Station.
The best way to get from Fulton to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $140 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $390 and takes 8h 37m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $240 and takes 10h 26m.
What companies run services between Fulton, MO, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–270 and the journey takes 8h 11m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Fulton to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Fulton to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fulton to Chicago is 365 miles. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Fulton to Chicago.
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