There are 8 ways to get from Ohio University to Chicago by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the bus from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH)bus
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CMH - MDW
4h 49m$86–415Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Athens to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus Route A
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
10h 22m$38–121Bus
- Take the bus from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center to Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Stationbus 374 A
- Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
10h 12m$81–132Drive 383.6 mi
- Drive from Ohio University to Chicagocar 383.6 mi
7h 38m$70–102Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH)bus
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMH - ORD
5h 11m$631–945Bus to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Athens to University of Cincinnatibus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CVG - MDW
7h 50m$68–422Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center to Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Stationbus 374 A
- Take the bus from Columbus to Chicagobus FlixBus N2640
10h 19m$78–132Bus, train
- Take the bus from Athens to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
11h 20m$103–241
Ohio University to Chicago by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ohio University to Chicago is to bus which costs $35 - $130 and takes 10h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Ohio University to Chicago is to bus and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $85 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Ohio University to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
The distance between Ohio University and Chicago is 381 miles. The road distance is 385.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ohio University to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 10h 12m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Ohio University to Chicago, including transfers.
Ohio University to Chicago bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center station.
Ohio University to Chicago bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Ohio University. It is currently 4:05 AM in Ohio University and 3:05 AM in Chicago.
Yes, the driving distance between Ohio University to Chicago is 386 miles. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Ohio University to Chicago.
What companies run services between Ohio University, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ohio University to Chicago Bus Station via Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center, Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station, and Columbus in around 10h 12m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center to Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center to Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888 954 6287
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegobus.com
Bus from Athens to University of Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–19
- Website
- https://ridegobus.com
- Book at
- https://booking.ridegobus.com
Bus from Athens to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://ridegobus.com
- Book at
- https://booking.ridegobus.com
Bus from Athens to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://ridegobus.com
- Book at
- https://booking.ridegobus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Athens to University of Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Athens to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Athens to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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