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How to get fromChicago to Columbus Zoo and Aquariumby train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus Detroit
    8h 3m
    $121–248

  2. Drive 295 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Columbus Zoo and Aquariumcar car 295 mi
    6h 6m
    $54–78

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    9h 16m
    $62–101

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

    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
    3. Take the bus from W Spring St & N Front St to Columbus Zoobus bus
    5h 39m
    $92–561

  5. Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbusbus bus FlixBus N2640
    10h 20m
    $62–106

  6. Bus via Indianapolis (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    11h 7m
    $56–109

  7. 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 W Spring St & N Front St to Columbus Zoobus bus
    6h 9m
    $556–911

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane ORD - FWA
    2. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Marysvillebus bus
    7h 19m
    $114–404

Chicago to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar32Weekly Services
Duration9h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 378.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbus 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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