What is the cheapest way to get from Columbus to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Chicago is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbus to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Columbus to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 4h and costs $90 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Columbus and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Columbus, NE and arriving at Chicago via Omaha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

How far is it from Columbus to Chicago?

The distance between Columbus and Chicago is 558 miles. The road distance is 540.7 miles.

How do I travel from Columbus to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Columbus to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 12h and costs $130 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Columbus to Chicago?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Columbus to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbus to Chicago bus from?

Columbus to Chicago bus services, operated by Express Arrow, depart from Columbus, NE station.

Where does the Columbus to Chicago bus arrive?

Columbus to Chicago bus services, operated by Express Arrow, arrive at Omaha, NE station.

Can I drive from Columbus to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Chicago is 541 miles. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from Columbus to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1331+ hotels available in Chicago.

Columbus to Chicago - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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

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Drive to Lincoln Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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1. Drive from Columbus to Lincoln-Airport-LNKcar
2. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LNK - ORD
4h
$90–444
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbus, NE to Omaha, NEbus Norfolk / ...
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Chicagobus Btw 1202
12h
$131–218
Drive 537.6 mi
1. Drive from Columbus to Chicagocar 537.6 mi
9h 5m
$99–142
Bus to Omaha, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the bus from Columbus, NE to Eppley Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane OMA - MDW
5h 22m
$123–453
Bus to Omaha, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take the bus from Columbus, NE to Eppley Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane OMA - ORD
5h 56m
$498–773
Bus via Davenport
1. Take the bus from Columbus, NE to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Davenportbus
3. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus
14h 10m
$126–208
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Columbus, NE to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Galesburgbus
3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
14h 15m

Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

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2h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 554.6 mi
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a vehicle from Columbus to Chicago via Columbus, NE and Omaha in around 12h.

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