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How to get fromJoliet to Columbiaby train, taxi, car, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Joliet to Columbia by train, taxi, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Columbiataxi taxi
    7h 30m
    $235–390

  2. Drive 342.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Columbiacar car 342.9 mi
    6h 7m
    $63–91

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ORD - COU
    4h 47m
    $103–377

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus Greyhound US0175s
    7h 49m
    $98–200

Joliet to Columbia by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 396 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Joliet to Columbia. However, you can take the train to Jefferson City Station then take the taxi to Columbia. Alternatively, you can drive from Joliet to Columbia in around 6h 7m.

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