Columbus to Chicago bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 3 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Columbus bus station at 05:30h, arriving at Chicago bus station at 13:10h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:30h, arriving at 06:40h the following day.
Departure station and country
Columbus, USA (United States)
Arrival station and country
Chicago, USA (United States)
Travel Distance
356 mi
Average Trip Duration
07h 25min
Total Departures
3
Popular Operators
FlixBus
Lowest Price
$41
Transportation Options
Bus
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Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Columbus to Chicago:
The shortest travel distance between Columbus and Chicago is 356 mi.
The fastest bus which departs at 23:30 has a travel time of 07:10h.
The longest travel time on the route is 07:40h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: toilet.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Chicago earlier, there
are 2 night buses from Columbus to Chicago.
The overnight buses depart between and 23:30 and arrive between 06:40 and 07:10
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Columbus to Chicago route
FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 1290 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.
Over 1290 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Columbus to Chicago. The average rating is 0. You can read the users' review of the bus company below.
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