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Columbus, OH to Chicago buses

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Trip Overview

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.

7h 51m
Duration
364 mi
Distance
$70
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Columbus, OH to Chicago bus times

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.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 7h 40m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 7h 40m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 7h 40m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 8h 55m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 7h 40m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 8h 55m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 7h 40m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 8h 55m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 7h 40m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Columbus, OH to Chicago? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Columbus, OH to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 363.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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