The average bus between Chicago Riverwalk and Columbus takes 8h 18m and the fastest bus takes 7h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago Riverwalk to Columbus. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Chicago Riverwalk and Columbus. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago Riverwalk is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Columbus at 3:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand-Red and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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8h 41m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Riverwalk to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Chicago Riverwalk station and arriving at Columbus station via Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
Chicago Riverwalk to Columbus bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Chicago station.
Chicago Riverwalk to Columbus bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Columbus station.
The distance between Chicago Riverwalk and Columbus is 443.5 km. The road distance is 582 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Columbus twice daily. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 7h.