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How to Travel from

Chicago to Columbia

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$331.20
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$445.85

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$394.90
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$509.54
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$509.54

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$56.05–$254.77

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$433.11
Plane from Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$407.64
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$369.42

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville
Ave. Duration:
16h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$280.25
Train from Chicago Union Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
24h 46m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$95.54–$331.20

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Bus from 12TH ST & G ST NW nb to LITTLE
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$2.31

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.59–$7.01

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
17h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$59.87–$369.42

Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland

Website:
transitrta.com/
Bus from Arundel Mills Mall to Little
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.29–$5.86

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 fly and line 501 bus which costs $54.35 - $239.13 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Columbia is to fly and bus which takes 5h 52m and costs $108.70 - $434.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wb via HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb and LOMBARD ST & GREENE ST wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 22m.

How far is it from Chicago to Columbia?

The distance between Chicago and Columbia is 1034 km. The road distance is 1110.1 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 via Rockville which takes 17h 13m and costs $141.30 - $336.96 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Chicago to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Columbia bus from?

Chicago to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Train or bus from Chicago to Columbia?

The best way to get from Chicago to Columbia is to train via Rockville which takes 17h 13m and costs $141.30 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $326.09 and takes 19h 22m.

Where does the Chicago to Columbia bus arrive?

Chicago to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Columbia?

Columbia is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 19:53 in Chicago and 20:53 in Columbia.

Can I drive from Chicago to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Columbia is 1110 km. It takes approximately 11h 23m to drive from Chicago to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 335+ hotels available in Columbia. Prices start at $49.68 per night.
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