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How to get fromOhio to Des Plainesby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Ohio to Des Plaines by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    3h 49m
    $553–958

  2. Fly Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    3h 48m
    $53–387

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    9h 13m
    $64–102

  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 / ...
    9h 38m
    $104–209

  5. Drive 327.8 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Des Plainescar car 327.8 mi
    6h 39m
    $60–87

  6. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLE - ORD
    3h 31m
    $374–858

  7. Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    4h 8m
    $155–859

  8. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train
    4h 33m
    $68–382

  9. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train
    4h 53m
    $63–383

Ohio to Des Plaines by bus and train (Flixbus)

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Ohio, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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