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How to get fromChicago to Columbus Junctionby train, car, bus, taxi or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Columbus Junction by train, car, bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak StationtrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    2. Drive from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Columbus Junctioncar
    4h 31m
    $47–106

  2. Drive 223 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Columbus Junctioncar223 mi
    4h 6m
    $41–59

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago, IL to Muscatine, IAbusChicago
    2. Take the taxi from Muscatine, IA to Columbus Junctiontaxi
    4h 43m
    $131–214

  4. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)planeORD - BRL
    2. Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Columbus Junctiontaxi
    4h 10m
    $182–295

  5. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeORD - CID
    2. Take the taxi from Iowa City to Columbus Junctiontaxi
    5h 15m
    $178–455

  6. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planeORD - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline, IL to Muscatine, IAbus
    3. Take the taxi from Muscatine, IA to Columbus Junctiontaxi
    6h 24m
    $146–411

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Columbus Junction, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Columbus Junction. However, you can take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station then drive to Columbus Junction. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Muscatine, IA then take the taxi to Columbus Junction.

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