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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Ohio University 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 41m
    $102–635

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus Chicago / ...
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Athensbus bus Bsb 55 / ...
    10h 27m
    $40–120

  3. Drive  383.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Ohio Universitycar car 383.6 mi
    7h 38m
    $70–102

  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
    6h 4m
    $578–985

  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
    $56–465

  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 to Parkersburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Parkersburg to Athensbus bus
    8h 10m
    $88–501

  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 32m
    $82–170

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Athensbus bus
    10h 41m
    $85–216

Chicago to Ohio University by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration10h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 368.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago to Ohio University via Columbus and Athens in around 10h 27m.

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