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There are 6 ways to get from Normal to Columbia by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Columbiataxi taxi
    6h 11m
    $194–311

  2. Drive  249.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Normal to Columbiacar car 249.5 mi
    4h 39m
    $46–66

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus Greyhound US0175s
    6h 45m
    $64–126

  4. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane BMI - COU
    6h 31m
    $106–416

  5. Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane CMI - COU
    6h 18m
    $131–450

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

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ORD - COU
    6h 8m
    $125–421

Normal to Columbia by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 4 hours.

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