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There are 5 ways to get from Palatine to Columbus by train, plane, bus, car, or subway

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Palatine to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ORD - CMH
    4h 39m
    $558–913
  2. Drive 336.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palatine to Columbuscar car 336.5 mi
    6h 54m
    $62–89
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    9h 28m
    $63–104
  4. Train, bus via Toledo

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    9h 51m
    $98–209
  5. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MDW - CMH
    5h 11m
    $89–564

Palatine to Columbus by train and bus

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration9h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Palatine, IL, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palatine to Columbus. However, you can take the train to Irving Park, walk to Irving Park-Blue, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), walk to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH), then take the line 7 bus to E Spring St & Neilston St. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palatine to Columbus via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 28m.

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