The average bus between Chicago and Downtown Columbus takes 7h 58m and the fastest bus takes 7h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Downtown 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 and Downtown Columbus. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Downtown Columbus at 3:40 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 58m. 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 Downtown Columbus station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 7h 58m.
Chicago to Downtown Columbus bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Downtown Columbus bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Columbus station.
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The distance between Chicago and Downtown Columbus is 443.8 km. The road distance is 583 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbus twice daily. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 7h 20m.