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Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to Columbus, OH

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Columbus, OH from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $46
tomorrow
from $68
Monday
from $54
Tuesday
Wednesday
from $88
Thursday
from $60
Friday
from $60

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    8:00 PM
    Columbus, OH
    University
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $46
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    7:50 PM
    Columbus, OH
    ABM Public Parking
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $46
  • Greyhound US
    9h 35m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:50 PM
    Columbus, OH
    N Wilson
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $83
  • Greyhound US
    9h 10m
    0
    2:40 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    11:50 PM
    Columbus, OH
    N Wilson
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $83
  • FlixBus
    14h 35m
    0
    5:40 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    8:15 AM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $86

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    8:00 PM
    Columbus, OH
    University
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $68
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    7:50 PM
    Columbus, OH
    ABM Public Parking
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $68
  • Greyhound US
    9h 5m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:50 PM
    Columbus, OH
    N Wilson
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $92
  • Greyhound US
    9h 5m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:50 PM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $96
  • Greyhound US
    9h 40m
    0
    2:10 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    11:50 PM
    Columbus, OH
    N Wilson
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $98

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    8:00 PM
    Columbus, OH
    University
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $54
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    7:50 PM
    Columbus, OH
    ABM Public Parking
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $54
  • FlixBus
    15h 15m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    8:15 AM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $57
  • Greyhound US
    9h 35m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:50 PM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $57
  • Greyhound US
    9h 10m
    0
    2:40 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    11:50 PM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $59

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    8:00 PM
    Columbus, OH
    University
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $88
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    7:50 PM
    Columbus, OH
    ABM Public Parking
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $88
  • Greyhound US
    9h 50m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    7:50 PM
    Columbus, OH
    ABM Public Parking
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $98
  • Greyhound US
    10h 50m
    0
    9:40 AM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    8:30 PM
    Columbus, OH
    N Wilson
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $99
  • Greyhound US
    10h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    8:30 PM
    Columbus, OH
    N Wilson
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $99

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    10h 50m
    0
    9:40 AM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    8:30 PM
    Columbus, OH
    N Wilson
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $60
  • Greyhound US
    10h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    8:30 PM
    Columbus, OH
    N Wilson
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $60
  • Greyhound US
    10h 0m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    8:00 PM
    Columbus, OH
    University
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $60
  • FlixBus
    14h 15m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    8:15 AM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $62
  • FlixBus
    12h 5m
    0
    8:25 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    8:30 PM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $67

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    9h 5m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:50 PM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $60
  • Greyhound US
    10h 50m
    0
    9:40 AM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    8:30 PM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $61
  • Greyhound US
    10h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    8:30 PM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $61
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    8:00 PM
    Columbus, OH
    University
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $74
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    7:50 PM
    Columbus, OH
    ABM Public Parking
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $74

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Columbus, OH

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Columbus, OH are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 19 daily buses from Chicago to Columbus, OH. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Chicago and Columbus, OH.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 64 buses from Chicago to Columbus, OH, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Columbus, OH, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Columbus, OH

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 14 times every day by bus from Chicago to Columbus, OH in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Columbus, OH starting from $46!

Cheapest Bus $46
Fastest Bus 8h 20m
Earliest Bus 8:25 AM
Latest Bus 6:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 14 Ø
Distance 276.0 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Columbus, OH

Every day, 14 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Columbus, OH: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 11/23/2024 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/17
Monday 11/18
Tuesday 11/19
Wednesday 11/20
Thursday 11/21
Friday 11/22
Saturday 11/23
$46
Sunday 11/24
$92
Monday 11/25
$54
Tuesday 11/26
Wednesday 11/27
$88
Thursday 11/28
$60
Friday 11/29
$60
Saturday 11/30
Sunday 12/01
$88
Monday 12/02
Tuesday 12/03
Wednesday 12/04
Thursday 12/05
Friday 12/06
Saturday 12/07
Sunday 12/08
Monday 12/09
Tuesday 12/10
Wednesday 12/11
Thursday 12/12
Friday 12/13
Saturday 12/14

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Columbus, OH

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Columbus, OH, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $46, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Columbus, OH. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $88.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Columbus, OH, with $46. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $62.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Columbus, OH

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chicago to Columbus, OH in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chicago to Columbus, OH, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chicago to Columbus, OH are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Columbus, OH

These are the most booked bus companies between Chicago to Columbus, OH from our users.

FlixBus from Chicago to Columbus, OH

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Chicago to Columbus, OH:

Cheapest Price $46
Fastest Bus 8h 20m
Earliest Bus 8:25 AM
Last Bus 6:00 PM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 11/23/2024

Greyhound US from Chicago to Columbus, OH

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Chicago to Columbus, OH:

Cheapest Price $57
Fastest Bus 9h 5m
Earliest Bus 9:40 AM
Last Bus 2:45 PM
Daily Connections 9 Ø
Found on 11/23/2024

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Columbus, OH

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Columbus, OH.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Columbus, OH

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chicago to Columbus, OH? Or which bus companies serve the route Chicago to Columbus, OH? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chicago to Columbus, OH bus

How much does a Chicago Columbus, OH bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $46 and takes 8h 30m to reach Columbus, OH. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Columbus, OH?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $46 and $201. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Columbus, OH.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Columbus, OH each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Columbus, OH bus route is served by approximately 14 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Columbus, OH take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Columbus, OH is offered by FlixBus and takes 8h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $46. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Columbus, OH?

The earliest bus arriving in Columbus, OH from Chicago starts at 8:25 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to Columbus, OH?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Columbus, OH starts at 6:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Columbus, OH route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Columbus, OH, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Columbus, OH?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Columbus, OH by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Columbus, OH bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chicago Columbus, OH bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Columbus, OH bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to Columbus, OH on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Columbus, OH

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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