Trains tickets from Chicago, IL to Columbia, SC

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Train Chicago to Columbia: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price£228
Average train trip duration1d 4h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure18:40
Distance651 miles

Chicago to Columbia Trains

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Whether it is train tickets or first class train tickets going to Columbia from Chicago, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Columbia

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Chicago to Columbia cost?

    The average train ticket price from Chicago to Columbia is £228. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Chicago to Columbia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Chicago to Columbia?

    A train trip between Chicago and Columbia is around 1d 4h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 4h. This is the time it takes to travel the 651 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Chicago and Columbia?

    The number of trains from Chicago to Columbia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Chicago to Columbia by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from Chicago to Columbia?

    When taking the train from Chicago to Columbia, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Columbia as early as possible.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Chicago to Columbia is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Columbia, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Chicago and Columbia, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Chicago to Columbia.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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