The average bus between Chicago and Columbia University takes 26h 48m and the fastest bus takes 23h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Columbia University. 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 twice daily between Chicago and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 6:33 PM. All services require a transfer at New York Midtown and take an average of 26h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Columbia University station via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 48m.
Chicago to Columbia University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Columbia University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
The distance between Chicago and Columbia University is 1,145.8 km. The road distance is 1,441 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown twice daily. Tickets cost $130–230 and the journey takes 17h 5m.