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

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Columbus, OH to Chicago from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $38
tomorrow
from $83
Saturday
from $73
Sunday
from $91
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
from $101

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    11h 25m
    0
    8:25 AM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    7:50 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $38
  • Greyhound US
    8h 15m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:00 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $38
  • Greyhound US
    8h 30m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:15 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    8h 10m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Columbus, OH
    University
    5:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $45
  • FlixBus
    6h 40m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Columbus, OH
    University
    4:05 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $45

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 10m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Columbus, OH
    University
    6:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $83
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Columbus, OH
    ABM Public Parking
    6:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $83
  • Greyhound US
    14h 0m
    0
    8:25 AM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $89
  • Greyhound US
    7h 55m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    10:40 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $110
  • Greyhound US
    11h 5m
    0
    10:45 PM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    9:50 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $110
  • Did you know that if you travel from Columbus, OH to Chicago via Dayton, OH, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 30m
      0
      2:45 PM
      Columbus, OH
      Greyhound Bus Station
      4:25 PM
      Dayton, OH
      Northwest Hub Transit Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $28
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      6h 40m
      0
      4:35 PM
      Dayton, OH
      Northwest Hub Transit Center
      11:15 PM
      Chicago
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $38
    Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    7h 55m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Columbus, OH
    N Wilson
    10:40 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $73
  • Greyhound US
    14h 0m
    0
    8:25 AM
    Columbus, OH
    N Wilson
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $74
  • Greyhound US
    11h 40m
    0
    8:25 AM
    Columbus, OH
    N Wilson
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $74
  • FlixBus
    6h 40m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Columbus, OH
    University
    4:05 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $80
  • FlixBus
    6h 20m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Columbus, OH
    ABM Public Parking
    4:05 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $80

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 10m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Columbus, OH
    University
    6:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $91
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Columbus, OH
    ABM Public Parking
    6:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $91
  • Greyhound US
    11h 40m
    0
    8:25 AM
    Columbus, OH
    N Wilson
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $101
  • Greyhound US
    8h 30m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Columbus, OH
    N Wilson
    11:15 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $103
  • Greyhound US
    7h 55m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Columbus, OH
    N Wilson
    10:40 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $105
  • Did you know that if you travel from Columbus, OH to Chicago via Dayton, OH, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 30m
      0
      2:45 PM
      Columbus, OH
      Greyhound Bus Station
      4:25 PM
      Dayton, OH
      Northwest Hub Transit Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $28
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      6h 40m
      0
      4:35 PM
      Dayton, OH
      Northwest Hub Transit Center
      11:15 PM
      Chicago
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $38
    Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    11h 5m
    0
    10:45 PM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    9:50 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $101
  • FlixBus
    9h 10m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Columbus, OH
    University
    6:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $112
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Columbus, OH
    ABM Public Parking
    6:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $112
  • Greyhound US
    14h 0m
    0
    8:25 AM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $124
  • Greyhound US
    9h 10m
    0
    5:10 AM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    2:20 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $135
  • Did you know that if you travel from Columbus, OH to Chicago via Dayton, OH, you can save more than $34? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 30m
      0
      2:45 PM
      Columbus, OH
      Greyhound Bus Station
      4:25 PM
      Dayton, OH
      Northwest Hub Transit Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $28
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      6h 40m
      0
      4:35 PM
      Dayton, OH
      Northwest Hub Transit Center
      11:15 PM
      Chicago
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $38
    Travel Time is 0h 20m shorter, and you will save $34

Frequency of bus connections between Columbus, OH and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Columbus, OH and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily buses from Columbus, OH to Chicago. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Columbus, OH and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 29 buses from Columbus, OH to Chicago, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Columbus, OH and Chicago, with 15 offers.

Facts about the bus from Columbus, OH to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 15 times every day by bus from Columbus, OH to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Chicago starting from $38!

Cheapest Bus $38
Fastest Bus 6h 20m
Earliest Bus 5:10 AM
Latest Bus 10:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes 15 Ø
Distance 276.0 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Columbus, OH to Chicago

Every day, 15 buses from 2 bus companies leave Columbus, OH for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 11/21/2024 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
$38
Friday 11/22
$83
Saturday 11/23
$73
Sunday 11/24
$101
Monday 11/25
Tuesday 11/26
Wednesday 11/27
$101
Thursday 11/28
$60
Friday 11/29
$66
Saturday 11/30
Sunday 12/01
$90
Monday 12/02
Tuesday 12/03
$61
Wednesday 12/04
Thursday 12/05
Friday 12/06
Saturday 12/07
Sunday 12/08
Monday 12/09
Tuesday 12/10
Wednesday 12/11
$44
Thursday 12/12
$43
Friday 12/13
Saturday 12/14

The cheapest time to travel from Columbus, OH to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Chicago, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $60, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Columbus, OH to Chicago. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $101.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Columbus, OH to Chicago, with $60. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $83.

How to save money travelling from Columbus, OH to Chicago

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 Columbus, OH to Chicago 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 Columbus, OH to Chicago, 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 Columbus, OH to Chicago are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Columbus, OH to Chicago

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

Greyhound US from Columbus, OH to Chicago

Greyhound US

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

Cheapest Price $38
Fastest Bus 7h 55m
Earliest Bus 5:10 AM
Last Bus 10:45 PM
Daily Connections 12 Ø
Found on 11/20/2024

FlixBus from Columbus, OH to Chicago

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $45
Fastest Bus 6h 20m
Earliest Bus 9:25 AM
Last Bus 9:45 AM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 11/20/2024

All bus stations and stops in Columbus, OH and Chicago

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

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

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

FAQs about the Columbus, OH to Chicago bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $38 and takes 11h 25m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $38 and $140. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

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

Every day, the Columbus, OH to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 15 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Columbus, OH to Chicago is offered by FlixBus and takes 6h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $45. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Columbus, OH starts at 5:10 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 Columbus, OH to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Columbus, OH for Chicago starts at 10:45 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 Columbus, OH Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Columbus, OH to Chicago, 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 Columbus, OH and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Columbus, OH and Chicago 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 Columbus, OH to Chicago 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 Columbus, OH Chicago 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 Columbus, OH Chicago 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 Columbus, OH to Chicago on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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