Train Chicago IL - Columbus OH

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Travel information

Train Ticket Price: $107
Avg. Train Duration: 18h 7m
Train Companies: Amtrak
Daily Trains: 2
Trains depart from: Chicago
Trains arrive in: Columbus

Information about the train from Chicago to Columbus. The train is one of the safest modes of transportation in existence, and offers a comfortable atmosphere for you to relax on your journey from Chicago to Columbus. Best of all, getting from Chicago to Columbus is budget-friendly, with train tickets starting at just $107. This is an estimate, so please contact the train ticket seller directly for precise information.

Route

According to our database, the best route to go from Chicago to Columbus is through Elyria. Take a look at the route we propose for this trip. We show you all available schedules for each train trip.

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Elyria
Columbus
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Tickets and schedules

Step 1

Chicago, IL - Union Station (CHI)

Elyria, OH (ELY)

5h 35m

$44

Amtrak

Chicago, IL - Union Station (CHI)

Elyria, OH (ELY)

6h 12m

$44

Amtrak

Step 2

Elyria, OH (ELY)

Columbus, OH (COL)

13h 21m

$63

Amtrak

Elyria, OH (ELY)

Columbus, OH (COL)

12h 32m

$63

Amtrak

Frequently asked questions

How can I get cheap train tickets to go from Chicago to Columbus?

If you want to get cheap train tickets from Chicago to Columbus we recommend that you book in advance as the best Amtrak tickets sell out fast.The price of the ticket is usually $107.

What time is the first train from Chicago?

The first train leaves at 18:40 from Chicago and costs $44 while the last one arriving at Columbus costs $63 and it is at 16:50.

What companies can help me on my trip?

The companies that can help you are: Amtrak.

How can I get ticket refund on Amtrak?

Each company has its rules and depending on the ticket, price, and offer different refund policies apply. We recommend that you contact the company where you bought the ticket to get a solution.

Why do I see more than one step on the route Chicago - Columbus?

In Goticket we try to give a solution for every trip the user asks. Sometimes is not possible but we do our best to group different train direct routes to in order to create a multi-step journey that satisfies the user. This is the route we recommend::
1.- Chicago -> Elyria
2.- Elyria -> Columbus

How far is Chicago from Columbus?

The approximate distance between the two places is 514 km. With the route we propose, it will take approximately 18h 7m.

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