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How to Travel from

Chicago to Columbia

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Huntsville
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$1,273.86
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nashville
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$318.46
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Nashville
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$433.11

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Huntsville
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$280.25
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chattanooga
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$420.37
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Nashville
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$331.20

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Huntsville
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$1,401.25
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nashville
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$382.16
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chattanooga
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Nashville
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$611.45

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nashville
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$535.02

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Nashville
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$407.64
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nashville
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$369.42
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Nashville
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$407.64

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.75–$121.02
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$89.17
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.76–$152.86

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Carbondale Train Station to Nashville
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$140.12
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.94–$254.77
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Nashville
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$242.03

Tornado Bus Company

Phone:
+1 888 358 6762
Website:
tornadobus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Tornado
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.42–$165.60

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.86–$152.86

Amtrak Thruway

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Nashville
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$356.68

WeGo Transit

Phone:
+1 615-862-5950
Website:
wegotransit.com/
Bus from Central 4Th Ave - Bay 14 to Spring
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.31

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Columbia is to drive which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 8h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Columbia?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Columbia is to fly and drive which takes 5h and costs $173.91 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Chicago to Columbia?

The distance between Chicago and Columbia is 987 km. The road distance is 828.4 km.

How do I travel from Chicago to Columbia without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Columbia without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 12h 26m and costs $195.65 - $402.17 .

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Columbia?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Chicago to Columbia, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chicago to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Columbia is 828 km. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Chicago to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 39+ hotels available in Columbia. Prices start at $60.40 per night.
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