There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to Glen Ellyn by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), bus, 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, train
best- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CMH - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyntrain
5h 11m$68–404Drive 331.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbus to Glen Ellyncar 331.2 mi
6h 41m$61–88Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
9h 12m$63–99Bus, train
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus Columbus
- Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
9h 56m$98–208Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMH - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyntrain
5h 29m$558–914
Columbus to Glen Ellyn by bus, foot, and train (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Glen Ellyn is to bus which costs $60 - $100 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to Glen Ellyn is to fly and train which takes 5h 11m and costs $65 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Glen Ellyn. However, there are services departing from Columbus and arriving at Washington & Canal via Clinton & Quincy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between Columbus and Glen Ellyn is 331 miles. The road distance is 333.1 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus to Glen Ellyn without a car is to bus which takes 9h 12m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Columbus to Glen Ellyn, including transfers.
Columbus to Glen Ellyn bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Columbus station.
Columbus to Glen Ellyn bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Glen Ellyn is 1h behind Columbus. It is currently 6:37 PM in Columbus and 5:37 PM in Glen Ellyn.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Glen Ellyn is 333 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Columbus to Glen Ellyn.
What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Glen Ellyn, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–90 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
- $60–390
- 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
- $50–340
- 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
- $50–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyn
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyn
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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