- Distance: 362 mi
- Duration: 8h 3m
The average bus between Chicago and Columbus takes 8h 3m and the fastest bus takes 7h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago 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 5 times a day between Chicago and Columbus. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Columbus at 3:40 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago station and arriving at Columbus station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 8h 3m.
Chicago to Columbus bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Columbus bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Book your Chicago to Columbus bus tickets online with Flixbus USA and Barons Bus.
The distance between Chicago and Columbus is 443.3 km. The road distance is 583 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbus twice daily. Tickets cost $55–100 and the journey takes 7h 20m. Barons Bus also services this route twice daily.
