There are 7 ways to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CMH - MDW
1h 51m$61–380Bus via Columbus - Mound St
cheapest- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
9h 37m$32–83Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
9h 23m$57–103Bus, train
- Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0140
- Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
9h 28m$95–231Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Columbus-CMH to Chicago315.8 mi
6h 20mDrive 315.8 mi
- Drive from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Chicagocar 315.8 mi
6h 20m$58–84Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMH - ORD
2h 14m$567–892
Columbus Airport (CMH) to Chicago by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Chicago is to bus via Columbus - Mound St which costs $30 - $85 and takes 9h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Chicago is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $60 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
The distance between Columbus Airport (CMH) and Chicago is 295 miles. The road distance is 317.6 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 9h 23m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Chicago, including transfers.
Columbus Airport (CMH) to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Columbus station.
The best way to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Chicago is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $60 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h 23m.
Columbus Airport (CMH) to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Columbus Airport (CMH). It is currently 6:25 AM in Columbus Airport (CMH) and 5:25 AM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Columbus Airport (CMH), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–100 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Columbus-CMH to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus Airport (CMH) to Chicago is 318 miles. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Chicago.
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