Getting to Columbia
Whether you're traveling from across the country or just across the state, there are a couple of easy ways to get to Columbia.
Closest Airports
Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
Located just 12 miles from downtown Columbia, COU offers direct flights via American Airlines from major hubs like Chicago (ORD) and Dallas (DFW). Once you land, it's about a 20-minute Uber or taxi ride to the hotel.
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
You can also fly into STL on Delta, Southwest, or United. Columbia is about a 90-minute drive from St. Louis, and shuttle transportation will be arranged for those arriving at STL.
If you're attending the EVA Conference and traveling to Colombia, there are two easy flight options:
Option 1
- Fly from Raleigh (RDU) to Chicago (ORD), then connect to Columbia Regional Airport (COU). This is a quick connection, and once you land in Columbia, you’ll be just 20 minutes from the hotel.
Option 2
- Fly directly from Raleigh (RDU) to St. Louis (STL). From there, we’ll arrange a 90-minute shuttle ride to Columbia.
Conference Hotel
The Tiger Hotel - VoCo
📍 Address: 23 S 8th St, Columbia, MO 65201
📞 Phone: (573) 875-8888
We have secured a room block for conference attendees at The Tiger Hotel. Use the link below to book your stay:
Book Your Room Here
Conference Parking Information
Hitt Street Parking Structure
Address: 309 Hitt St, Columbia MO 65201
Phone: (573) 882-4568
Planning to park on campus? Register your car by clicking below:
Register your Car
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Explore Columbia
Mizzou’s campus is right next to downtown Columbia, within walking distance of student-friendly restaurants, clothing stores, ice cream shops and music venues. It’s also right in the middle of the state, and only a two-hour drive to Kansas City or St. Louis.
About Columbia