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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: April 26 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: April 28 atDestination city: ColumbiaDestination location: Columbia, SCOperated by: Amtrak
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Train Chicago to Columbia: Trip Overview
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Based on 5072 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $234.00
Chicago to Columbia Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Columbia was searched and found on Apr 22, 2025 with a price of $230To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Columbia, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $230 to $1,325 for a train ticket from Chicago to Columbia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $230 which is on 2025-04-26.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Chicago to Columbia is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Columbia, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Chicago and Columbia, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Chicago to Columbia.
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You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
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