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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Columbus Junction by train, car, bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Drive from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Columbus Junctioncar car
    4h 31m
    $41–104

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Iowa City to Columbus Junctiontaxi taxi
    4h 57m
    $162–228

  3. Drive 223 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Columbus Junctioncar car 223 mi
    4h 8m
    $41–59

  4. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Columbus Junctioncar car
    4h
    $48–280

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Columbus Junctioncar car
    4h 10m
    $42–270

  6. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    2. Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Columbus Junctiontaxi taxi
    4h 10m
    $182–305

  7. Fly to Quincy Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)plane plane ORD - UIN
    2. Drive from Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) to Columbus Junctioncar car
    5h 31m
    $60–160

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Iowa City then take the taxi to Columbus Junction.

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