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How to get fromOhio State University to Chicago Union Stationby bus, plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ohio State University to Chicago Union Station by bus, plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Line 8 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    best
    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
    3. Take the subway from Midway to Quincysubway subway
    4h 43m
    $68–405

  2. Drive 306.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ohio State University to Chicago Union Stationcar car 306.6 mi
    6h 16m
    $56–81

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    9h 6m
    $62–103

  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 / ...
    10h
    $98–203

  5. Line 8 bus, 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
    5h 9m
    $563–925

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

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration9h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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