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How to get fromChicago to Athensby plane, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Athens by plane, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MDW - CMH
    2. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    5h 29m
    $112–595

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athensbus bus Route A
    10h 20m
    $42–89

  3. Drive 382.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Athenscar car 382.9 mi
    7h 35m
    $70–101

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ORD - CMH
    2. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    5h 59m
    $578–945

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Akron, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Akron (CAK)plane plane ORD - CAK
    2. Take the bus from Canton to Athensbus bus
    8h 56m
    $52–300

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yeager Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane ORD - CRW
    2. Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Parkersburg, WVbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Parkersburg, WV Marathon Station to Athens, Ohio U Baker Centerbus bus
    8h 32m
    $90–472

  7. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus 379 A
    10h 20m
    $87–138

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athensbus bus
    10h 29m
    $98–218

Chicago to Athens by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago to Athens via N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus in around 10h 20m.

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