United States
| Lowest Price | $24.00 |
| Fastest Train | 2h 47m |
| Trains Per Day | 2 |
| Train Lines | 1 |
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In the last month, $24.00 was the average price of a train ticket from Chicago, IL to Columbus, WI. This is about as inexpensive as train tickets ever get. You can expect to find tickets at that price or lower if you book your trip at least 10 days in advance. Otherwise, expect to pay around $21.12 more than that for a same-day booking.
Trains from Chicago to Columbus are the most crowded on Sunday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Tuesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Chicago at 2:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 2:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Chicago twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Columbus with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Columbus to Chicago. If you're not not set on traveling by train, you could always take the bus from Chicago to Columbus for $38.00.
Amtrak Empire Builder is the one and only train line which connects Chicago, Illinois to Columbus, Wisconsin. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Empire Builder | 2 | 2h 48m | $25.82 |
There is one train station in Chicago:
Columbus has one train station:
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