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How to get fromGardner to Columbiaby train, plane, taxi, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gardner to Columbia by train, plane, taxi, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Dwight Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane ORD - CAE
    7h 34m
    $240–1,046

  2. Drive 761.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gardner to Columbiacar car 761.7 mi
    14h 22m
    $139–201

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Gardner to Plainfield Park-n-Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Plainfield Park-n-Ride to Union Stationbus bus 755
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    27h 49m
    $257–437

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dwight Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    31h 46m
    $456–939

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Dwight Station to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane MDW - CAE
    8h 38m
    $307–1,389

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia (CAE) flights

Calendar100Weekly Planes
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 777 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Gardner, IL, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Gardner to Columbia Station via Dwight Station and Chicago Union Station in around 31h 46m.

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