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There are 10 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 50m
    $58–428

  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 45m
    $38–297

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    8h 38m
    $66–94

  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 28m
    $153–246

  5. Drive  327.8 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Des Plainescar car 327.8 mi
    6h 39m
    $56–81

  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 38m
    $54–398

  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 20m
    $65–469

  8. 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
    $88–563

  9. Line 46 bus to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Vine St & Hollister St to Government Square Area Dbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train
    5h 17m
    $95–614

  10. Bus via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus Purdue
    8h 42m
    $95–133

Ohio to Des Plaines by bus and train (Flixbus)

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines 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 $55–90 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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