There are 10 ways to get from Ohio to Des Plaines by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DAY - ORD
3h 35m$38–307Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
9h 13m$61–89Bus, train
- Take the bus from Columbus to Toledobus Bsb 33A / ...
- Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
9h 28m$90–183Drive 327.8 mi
- Drive from Columbus to Des Plainescar 327.8 mi
6h 39m$60–87Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMH - ORD
3h 43m$553–958Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CLE - ORD
3h 28m$364–858Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CVG - ORD
4h 2m$155–859Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CMH - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain
4h 53m$63–393Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain
4h 33m$64–392Bus via LaPorte
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to La Porte, INbus Columbus-Chicago
- Take the bus from La Porte, IN to Chicagobus Columbus-Chicago
10h 43m$43–120
Ohio to Des Plaines by bus and train (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ohio to Des Plaines is to bus which costs $60 - $90 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Ohio to Des Plaines is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $360 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Ohio to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Columbus and arriving at Washington & Canal via Desplaines & Harrison Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
The distance between Ohio and Des Plaines is 264 miles. The road distance is 329.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ohio to Des Plaines without a car is to bus which takes 9h 13m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Ohio to Des Plaines, including transfers.
Ohio to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Columbus station.
The best way to get from Ohio to Des Plaines is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 9h 13m.
Ohio to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Des Plaines is 1h behind Ohio. It is currently 8:17 PM in Ohio and 7:17 PM in Des Plaines.
What companies run services between Ohio, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Ohio to Des Plaines is 330 miles. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Ohio to Des Plaines.
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