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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ohio State University and Northwestern University takes 11h 59m and the fastest bus takes 9h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ohio State University to Northwestern University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 59m
Duration
381 mi
Distance
$73
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Ohio State University to Northwestern University bus times

Buses run twice daily between Ohio State University and Northwestern University. The earliest departure is at 9:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ohio State University is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Northwestern University at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave and take an average of 11h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    COTAFlixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)11h 31m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    COTAFlixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)9h 42m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    COTAFlixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)20h 7m • 4 changes
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    COTAFlixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)11h 19m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    COTAFlixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)9h 59m • 4 changes
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    COTAFlixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)19h 50m • 4 changes
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    COTAFlixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)10h 1m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    COTAFlixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)10h 1m • 4 changes
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    COTAFlixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)11h 19m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    COTAFlixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)9h 59m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 380.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 59m

What companies run services between Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Columbus to Chicago twice daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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