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How to get fromOhio State University to Chicagoby car, plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Ohio State University to Chicago by car, plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Drive to Dayton, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Drive from Ohio State University to Dayton-Airport-DAYcar car
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    3h 26m
    $50–264

  2. Bus via S Grant Ave & E Mound St

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicagobus bus Bsb 21 / ...
    9h 12m
    $32–83

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    8h 57m
    $57–88

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Toledobus bus Bsb 33A
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    9h 50m
    $148–243

  5. Drive  306.1 mi

    1. Drive from Ohio State University to Chicagocar car 306.1 mi
    6h 15m
    $56–81

  6. Line 8 bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave to S 3Rd St & E Town Stbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    4h 34m
    $78–468

  7. Line 8 bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave to S 3Rd St & E Town Stbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    4h 59m
    $563–918

  8. Bus via Indianapolis (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    10h 17m
    $62–103

Ohio State University to Chicago by foot and bus (Flixbus)

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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