There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Columbus Grove by bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chicago to Limabus Bsb 22
6h 9m$59–108Drive 219.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Columbus Grovecar 219.3 mi
4h 42m$40–58Fly to Dayton, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)plane ORD - DAY
- Drive from Dayton-Airport-DAY to Columbus Grovecar
4h 30m$52–286Fly to Fort Wayne International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane ORD - FWA
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne to Limabus
6h 1m$98–369
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Columbus Grove is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Columbus Grove is to fly and drive which takes 4h 30m and costs $50 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Columbus Grove. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Lima via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Chicago and Columbus Grove is 255 miles. The road distance is 220.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Columbus Grove without a car is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Chicago to Columbus Grove, including transfers.
Chicago to Columbus Grove bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Columbus Grove bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Lima station.
Columbus Grove is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:44 PM in Chicago and 4:44 PM in Columbus Grove.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Columbus Grove is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Chicago to Columbus Grove.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Columbus Grove, OH, USA?
Barons Bus operates a bus from Chicago to Lima once daily. Tickets cost $23–65 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–65
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Fort Wayne to Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
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