Bus Tickets from Columbus, OH to Elgin, IL

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Bus Columbus to Elgin: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$77
Average Bus Trip Duration12h 40m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure10:45pm
Distance499 km

Columbus to Elgin Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Columbus - Elgin

  1. How long is the bus trip from Columbus to Elgin?

    The bus ride from Columbus to Elgin takes 12h 40m, on average. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 12h 40m.

  2. How far is Columbus from Elgin?

    It's about 507 km (315 miles) from Columbus to Elgin.

  3. What is the cheapest way to travel from Columbus to Elgin?

    Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from Columbus to Elgin. With a starting ticket price of US$77, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  4. How much does it cost to take the bus from Columbus to Elgin?

    Taking the bus from Columbus to Elgin costs on average US$77.

  5. Can I take an overnight bus from Columbus to Elgin?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from Columbus until 10:45pm and reaching Elgin on the following day.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Columbus to Elgin but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Columbus to Elgin, 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 Columbus to Elgin.

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

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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

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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