There are 6 ways to get from Columbus to O'Hare by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or subway
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 O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMH - ORD
3h 26m$554–908Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Columbus to Chicagobus FlixBus N2640
8h 19m$59–99Bus, train
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus Columbus
- Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
9h 22m$93–204Drive 324.3 mi
- Drive from Columbus to O'Harecar 324.3 mi
6h 36m$60–86Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CMH - MDW
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Cumberlandsubway
4h 22m$66–403Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
8h 23m$62–100
Columbus to O'Hare by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus to O'Hare is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to O'Hare is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $550 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from Columbus and arriving at Chicago via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
The distance between Columbus and O'Hare is 313 miles. The road distance is 326.2 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus to O'Hare without a car is to bus via Auburn Gresham which takes 8h 19m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Columbus to O'Hare, including transfers.
Columbus to O'Hare bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Columbus station.
The best way to get from Columbus to O'Hare is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $550 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus via Auburn Gresham, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 8h 19m.
Columbus to O'Hare bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
O'Hare is 1h behind Columbus. It is currently 6:46 PM in Columbus and 5:46 PM in O'Hare.
What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and O'Hare, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Columbus to Chicago 6 times a week. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 7h 10m.
- 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
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
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to Cumberland
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to O'Hare is 326 miles. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Columbus to O'Hare.
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