Based on 11368 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $67
Based on 11 reviews, Greyhound was rated 2.2 stars for this trip. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $66, with the trip lasting on average 573.
Greyhound Chicago Columbus recent customer reviews
Horrible I was supposed to get on my bus and I was informed there was no seats they resechduled my bus for 8 hours later with no place for me to stay
1 out of 5 stars
Grace R.
I was on time for my bus and never showed up I was stuck at the bus station for over 9 hours I had to buy a new ticket to get to Columbus Ohio from Chicago
1 out of 5 stars
Rebecca B.
The first portion of the trip from Chicago to Indianapolis went fine but during my layover the bus from Indianapolis to Columbus was late and didn’t depart till nearly 45min after the ticketed departure time. While the driver will blame it on two passengers that were arguing, this encounter lasted maybe all of 10minutes. We weren’t boarded until almost 830 so he was still responsible for nearly a 40 min delay.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Columbus, OH by bus
What is the travel distance from Chicago to Columbus?
The distance between Chicago and Columbus is around 445 km (276 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Columbus?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Columbus Bus Station, in Columbus.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-16
$102
11-17
$94
Today
$91
11-19
$91
11-20
$82
11-21
$91
11-22
$88
11-23
$105
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Columbus, OH was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $82
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, OH, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $82 to $213 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Columbus, OH based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $82 which is on 2025-11-20.
Usually Greyhound 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.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Columbus, OH was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $82
