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

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There are 8 ways to get from Columbus to Lake Michigan 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 34m
    $59–388

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    7h 59m
    $36–80

  3. Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2640
    7h 36m
    $57–94

  4. Bus, train

    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 42m
    $94–202

  5. Drive 310.2 mi

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

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane CMH - MKE
    4h 37m
    $97–603

  7. 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
    3h 59m
    $554–908

  8. Fly to Traverse City

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane CMH - TVC
    5h 7m
    $67–423

Columbus to Lake Michigan by bus and subway (Flixbus)

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, 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 twice daily. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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