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There are 7 ways to get from Lima to Chicago by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Chicagobus bus Columbus
    5h 35m
    $23–65

  2. Drive 219.1 mi

    1. Drive from Lima to Chicagocar car 219.1 mi
    4h 29m
    $40–58

  3. Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Fort Wayne, INbus bus
    2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FWA - ORD
    4h 47m
    $63–303

  4. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    5h 41m
    $72–436

  5. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    6h 4m
    $567–956

  6. Bus, line 08 bus to Dayton, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Northwest Hub to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B.bus bus
    3. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    6h 56m
    $67–380

  7. Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    7h 8m
    $157–508

Lima to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Lima, Allen County, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Barons Bus operates a bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $23–65 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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