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How to get fromJoliet to Columbiaby train, plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Joliet to Columbia by train, plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane ORD - CAE
    6h 32m
    $190–964

  2. Drive 763 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Columbiacar car 763 mi
    14h 25m
    $140–202

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    30h 46m
    $422–874

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane MDW - CAE
    7h 50m
    $260–1,311

Joliet to Columbia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration30h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$422Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 733.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Columbia Station via Chicago Union Station in around 30h 46m.

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