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

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbus, OH to Chicago 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 9m
    $66–392

  2. Bus via Columbus - Mound St

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus bus Columbus-Chicago / ...
    8h 25m
    $35–85

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    7h 33m
    $55–95

  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 33m
    $97–201

  5. Drive 310.8 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus, OH to Chicagocar car 310.8 mi
    6h 14m
    $57–82

  6. 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 32m
    $561–922

Columbus, OH to Chicago by foot and bus (Flixbus)

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, 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 twice daily. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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