Bus Tickets from Chicago, IL to Columbus, OH

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TodayNov 26
TomorrowNov 27
from $84
ThuNov 28
from $63
FriNov 29
from $70
SatNov 30
from $76
SunDec 1
from $84
MonDec 2
from $56
TueDec 3
from $44

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: November 27 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: November 27 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: 100 E Rich St
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 27 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: November 27 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: Columbus Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 27 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: November 27 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: Columbus (Ohio State University)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 27 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: November 27 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: Columbus Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 27 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: November 27 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: 100 E Rich St
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Bus Chicago to Columbus: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$61
Average bus trip duration9h 30m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure8:25am
Distance271 miles (437 km)
Latest bus departure6:40pm

Chicago to Columbus Buses

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Chicago to Columbus, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11/24
$125
11/25
$68
Today
$84
11/27
$84
11/28
$63
11/29
$70
11/30
$76
12/01
$84
%{brand}s logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Columbus was searched and found on Nov 28, 2024 with a price of $63

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Columbus, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $63 to $165 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Columbus based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $63 which is on 2024-11-28.

Usually FlixBus Inc., Greyhound Lines, Inc. will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Columbus!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Columbus, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Chicago to Columbus that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Columbus, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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