Bus Tickets from Chicago to Columbus, GA

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from US$146
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from US$114
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Cheap buses leaving Saturday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: Columbus, GA (Bus Station)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: Columbus, GA (Bus Station)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: Columbus, GA (Bus Station)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: Columbus, GA (Bus Station)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: Columbus, GA (Bus Station)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Chicago to Columbus: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$171
Average Bus Trip Duration22h 15m
Number of daily buses6.499999999999999
Earliest bus departure12:30am
Distance1076 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Chicago to Columbus Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Columbus, GA

  1. What is the travel distance from Chicago to Columbus?

    Chicago and Columbus are 1072 km (665 miles) apart.

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

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US$110
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US$155
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Columbus was searched and found on Jun 22, 2025 with a price of US$110

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 US$110 to US$177 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 US$155 which is on 2025-06-28.

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.

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 Columbus.

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?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

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