There are 4 ways to get from Illinois to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia (CAE)plane ORD - CAE
5h 16m$184–957Drive 762.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Columbiacar 762.6 mi
14h 10m$140–201Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
24h 31m$174–324Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
28h 45m$410–850
Illinois to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Columbia is to drive which costs $130 - $210 and takes 14h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Columbia is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $180 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Atlanta Bus Station, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Columbia Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28h 45m.
The distance between Illinois and Columbia is 697 miles. The road distance is 767 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 24h 31m and costs $170 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Illinois to Columbia, including transfers.
Illinois to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Illinois to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Illinois to Columbia is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $180 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $330 and takes 24h 31m, you could also train, which costs $410 - $850 and takes 28h 45m.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Sumter Laurel South via Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 24h 31m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–200
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Camden to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
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More Questions & Answers
Illinois to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Columbia is 1h ahead of Illinois. It is currently 5:08 AM in Illinois and 6:08 AM in Columbia.
Illinois to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbia Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Columbia is 767 miles. It takes approximately 14h 10m to drive from Illinois to Columbia.
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