There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Ohio by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ORD - CLE
3h 40m$366–808Bus via Lima
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Limabus Bsb 22
- Take the bus from Lima to Columbusbus Bsb 22
8h 45m$33–108Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
7h 20m$50–80Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain Floridian / ...
- Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus Detroit / ...
7h 49m$78–171Drive 309.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Columbuscar 309.5 mi
6h 17m$57–82Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane MDW - CLE
3h 21m$80–558Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane MDW - CMH
3h 50m$80–558Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)plane ORD - DAY
4h 32m$40–277Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington, line 46 bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane ORD - CVG
- Take the bus from Government Square Area H to Vine St & McMillan St Northboundbus
4h 30m$156–810Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington, line 46 bus
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane MDW - CVG
- Take the bus from Government Square Area H to Vine St & McMillan St Northboundbus
4h 16m$156–370
Chicago to Ohio by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Ohio is to bus via Lima which costs $30 - $110 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Ohio is to subway and fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $80 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Columbus. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Chicago and Ohio is 347 miles. The road distance is 311.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Ohio without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Chicago to Ohio, including transfers.
Chicago to Ohio bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Ohio is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $360 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 7h 20m.
Chicago to Ohio bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Ohio is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 8:12 AM in Chicago and 9:12 AM in Ohio.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ohio, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbus twice daily. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 7h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Ohio is 311 miles. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Chicago to Ohio.
Book your Chicago to Ohio bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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