Bus Chicago to Columbia: Trip Overview
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Columbia
How long does it take to get to Columbia from Chicago by bus?
The bus ride from Chicago to Columbia takes 12h 40m, on average. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Columbia in 9h 10m
What is the distance between Chicago and Columbia?
The distance between Chicago and Columbia is approximately 512 km (318 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Columbia?
Buses departing from Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago will take you to Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop in Columbia.
What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Columbia?
Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from Chicago to Columbia. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$48, making this your best choice for this trip.
How much is the bus from Chicago to Columbia?
The bus from Chicago to Columbia will cost you US$79, on average.
Is it possible to travel by overnight bus from Chicago to Columbia?
Yes! If you're heading from Chicago to Columbia, you'll find buses departing until 11:50pm and arriving the next day.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Columbia was searched and found on May 8, 2025 with a price of US$49To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Columbia, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$49 to US$102 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Columbia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$52 which is on 2025-05-14.
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Bus Travel Tips
Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Chicago to Columbia.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Columbia, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Columbia.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Chicago to Columbia while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
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