There are 9 ways to get from Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train
best- Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BTR - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 56m$203–1,080Bus to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSY - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 6m$126–547Bus, train
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain
25h 40m$173–470Bus
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ridebus
- Take the bus from Madison to Columbusbus 106
26h 50m$156–389Drive 1,000.3 mi
- Drive from Baton Rouge to Columbuscar 1,000.3 mi
17h 40m$183–264Fly Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
- Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane BTR - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison to Columbusbus
10h 9m$178–835Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus
- Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane LFT - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison to Columbusbus
9h 59m$203–857Bus to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane MSY - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison to Columbusbus
11h 46m$177–752Bus to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSY - ORD
- Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 24m$136–470
Baton Rouge to Columbus by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baton Rouge to Columbus is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 17h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Baton Rouge to Columbus is to fly and train which takes 9h 56m and costs $200 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Baton Rouge station to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Baton Rouge Bus Station and arriving at Columbus via Memphis Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 50m.
The distance between Baton Rouge and Columbus is 963 miles. The road distance is 1006.1 miles.
The best way to get from Baton Rouge to Columbus without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 40m and costs $170 - $470.
It takes approximately 9h 56m to get from Baton Rouge to Columbus, including transfers.
Baton Rouge to Columbus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baton Rouge Bus Station.
Baton Rouge to Columbus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baton Rouge to Columbus is 1006 miles. It takes approximately 17h 40m to drive from Baton Rouge to Columbus.
There are 12+ hotels available in Columbus.
What companies run services between Baton Rouge, LA, USA and Columbus, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Columbus via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride, and Madison in around 26h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Houston, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–350
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Columbus Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Columbus Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Columbus Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $55–100
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
- Phone
- +1 800-236-1240
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Madison to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Website
- https://www.golamers.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.golamers.com/
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