There are 5 ways to get from Whitefish to Columbus by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 from Glacier Park International Airport
best- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane FCA - CMH
7h 13m$287–1,145Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Whitefish to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane MSO - CMH
9h 26m$275–1,136Train, bus
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
40h 48m$571–1,158Bus
- Take the bus from Whitefish to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus
43h 34m$419–656Drive 1,901 mi
- Drive from Whitefish to Columbuscar 1,901 mi
31h 47m$347–502
Whitefish to Columbus by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whitefish to Columbus is to drive which costs $340 - $500 and takes 31h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Whitefish to Columbus is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $280 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Whitefish to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Whitefish and arriving at Columbus via Billings, Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 34m.
The distance between Whitefish and Columbus is 1679 miles. The road distance is 1912.1 miles.
The best way to get from Whitefish to Columbus without a car is to train and bus which takes 40h 48m and costs $550 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Whitefish to Columbus, including transfers.
Whitefish to Columbus bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Whitefish station.
The best way to get from Whitefish to Columbus is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $280 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $700 and takes 43h 34m.
Whitefish to Columbus bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Columbus is 2h ahead of Whitefish. It is currently 12:44 AM in Whitefish and 2:44 AM in Columbus.
What companies run services between Whitefish, MT, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Whitefish to Columbus via Whitefish, Billings, Minneapolis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 43h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Missoula International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Missoula International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,300
Flights from Missoula International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Missoula International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–1,800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Missoula International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Missoula International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,300
Flights from Missoula International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Whitefish to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $110–160
Bus from Billings to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Whitefish to Columbus is 1912 miles. It takes approximately 31h 47m to drive from Whitefish to Columbus.
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