The average bus between Columbia University and Chicago takes 19h 54m and the fastest bus takes 17h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Columbia University 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 twice daily between Columbia University and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 9:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Columbia University is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Chicago at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Manhattan Av/W 116 St and take an average of 19h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Columbia University station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 54m.
Columbia University to Chicago bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from New York Midtown station.
Columbia University to Chicago bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Columbia University and Chicago is 1,145.8 km. The road distance is 1,446 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–230 and the journey takes 16h 55m.