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How to get fromChicago to Columbus, OHby subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Columbus, OH by subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    best
    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MDW - CMH
    4h 5m
    $80–558

  2. Bus via Columbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbusbus bus Bsb 22 / ...
    7h 54m
    $30–80

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    7h 23m
    $50–85

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbusbus bus Bsb 32A
    7h 53m
    $152–238

  5. Drive  309.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Columbus, OHcar car 309.9 mi
    6h 18m
    $57–82

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ORD - CMH
    4h 35m
    $554–908

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane ORD - DAY
    2. Drive from Dayton-Airport-DAY to Columbus, OHcar car
    4h 16m
    $50–284

Chicago to Columbus, OH by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbus twice daily. Tickets cost $50–85 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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