The average bus between Columbus, OH and Chicago takes 7h 51m and the fastest bus takes 7h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Columbus, OH 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 Columbus, OH and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 9:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Columbus, OH is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Chicago at 6:10 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Columbus station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 51m.
Columbus, OH to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Columbus station.
Columbus, OH to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
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The distance between Columbus, OH and Chicago is 443.8 km. The road distance is 500 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 7h 30m.