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How to get fromChicago Riverwalk to Columbusby subway, plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Riverwalk to Columbus by subway, plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from Washington/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MDW - CMH
    4h 3m
    $84–558

  2. Drive 310.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Riverwalk to Columbuscar car 310.7 mi
    6h 19m
    $57–82

  3. Train, bus via Toledo

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus Detroit
    8h 18m
    $92–191

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    8h 40m
    $58–92

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ORD - CMH
    4h 28m
    $554–908

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus N2642
    10h 18m
    $68–108

Chicago Riverwalk to Columbus by foot and bus (Flixbus)

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbus twice daily. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 7h 20m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) hourly.

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