The average bus between Columbia and Chicago takes 26h 20m and the fastest bus takes 25h 50m. There is at least one bus per day from Columbia to Chicago. 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 once daily between Columbia and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Columbia is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Chicago at 8:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Baltimore St & Paca St and take an average of 26h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 20m.
Columbia to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Columbia to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Columbia and Chicago is 956.5 km. The road distance is 1095 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–200 and the journey takes 18h 40m.