There are 7 ways to get from Columbia to Chicago Ridge by car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Charleston International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Drive from Columbia to Charleston-Airport-CHScar
- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CHS - MDW
5h 47m$116–581Drive to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)car
- Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GSP - ORD
6h 47m$89–417Bus
- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicagobus
24h 38m$154–368Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
31h 7m$368–783Drive 759.5 mi
- Drive from Columbia to Chicago Ridgecar 759.5 mi
14h 7m$139–201Fly Columbia to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CAE - MDW
7h 14m$202–1,204Fly Columbia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CAE - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Chicago Ridgetrain
6h 31m$118–712
Columbia to Chicago Ridge by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Chicago Ridge is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 14h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Chicago Ridge is to drive and fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Chicago Ridge. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at 111th St & Ridgeland Ave via Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, 95th Red Line Station and 111th St & Pulaski Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Chicago Ridge. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Chicago Ridge via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 7m.
The distance between Columbia and Chicago Ridge is 867 miles. The road distance is 764 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Chicago Ridge without a car is to bus which takes 24h 38m and costs $150 - $370.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Columbia to Chicago Ridge, including transfers.
Columbia to Chicago Ridge bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.
Columbia to Chicago Ridge train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Chicago Ridge is to bus which takes 24h 38m and costs $150 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $360 - $800 and takes 31h 7m, you could also fly, which costs $200 - $1,200 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Chicago Ridge, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to 111th St & Ridgeland Ave via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago, 95th Red Line Station, 111th Street & Harding Terminal, and 111th St & Pulaski Rd in around 24h 38m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $360–800 and the journey takes 29h 32m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Columbia to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Columbia to Chicago Midway International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
Flights from Columbia to Chicago Midway International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $360–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Chicago Ridge
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- help@wandacoach.com
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Columbia, SC to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia to Chicago Ridge bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.
Chicago Ridge is 1h behind Columbia. It is currently 2:50 AM in Columbia and 1:50 AM in Chicago Ridge.
Columbia to Chicago Ridge train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Chicago Ridge is 764 miles. It takes approximately 14h 7m to drive from Columbia to Chicago Ridge.
There are 920+ hotels available in Chicago Ridge.