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How to get fromColumbus to Illinoisby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    3h 38m
    $59–388

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    7h 30m
    $35–85

  3. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus Columbus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    8h 28m
    $91–199

  4. Drive 310.2 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Chicagocar car 310.2 mi
    6h 14m
    $57–82

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    4h 1m
    $554–908

  6. Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2640
    7h 37m
    $57–94

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Gary Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    9h 18m
    $69–110

Columbus to Illinois by bus

Calendar44Weekly Buses
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Illinois, 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 4 times a day. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Barons Bus also services this route twice daily.

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