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How to get fromIllinois to Columbusby subway, plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MDW - CMH
    3h 50m
    $90–608

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbusbus bus FlixBus N2640
    8h 48m
    $52–92

  3. Train, bus via Toledo

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus Detroit
    7h 49m
    $98–191

  4. Drive 309.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Columbuscar car 309.5 mi
    6h 17m
    $57–82

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ORD - CMH
    4h 19m
    $604–908

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane STL - CMH
    5h 56m
    $137–718

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus N2642
    10h 6m
    $68–108

Illinois to Columbus by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Columbus 6 times a week. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) hourly.

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