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Bus Chicago to Columbia: Trip Overview

Bus Chicago to Columbia: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$54
Average bus trip duration15h 5m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure06:00
Distance318 miles
Latest bus departure19:10

Chicago to Columbia buses

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Columbia from Chicago, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses5
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures06:00 - 19:10
Minimum PriceUS$51
Average Ticket PriceUS$54
Minimum Trip Duration9h25m
Average Bus Trip Duration15h5m
Distance318 miles
Bus companies on this routeGreyhound, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Columbia

The average bus ticket price from Chicago to Columbia is US$54. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Chicago to Columbia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between Chicago and Columbia is around 15h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 9h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 318 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Chicago to Columbia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Chicago to Columbia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Chicago to Columbia, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

Buses travelling between Chicago and Columbia leave from Downtown Greyhound Station or Union Station and arrive at Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop.

About Bus Travel

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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Bus from Columbia to Chicago

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