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Bus Chicago to Columbia: Trip Overview

Bus Chicago to Columbia: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$183
Average bus trip duration1d 1h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure6:00 AM
Latest bus departure10:15 AM

Chicago to Columbia Buses

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Chicago to Columbia.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Columbia

The bus is the best choice to get to Columbia without flying. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

The average travel time from Chicago to Columbia is about 1d 1h, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 1d 1h. This is the time it takes to travel the 651 miles (1049 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Chicago and Columbia is 651 miles (1049 km).

If you're headed to Columbia from Chicago, chances are that your bus will leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Columbia Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. $183 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Columbia from Chicago.

You can expect to pay around $183 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $183 to $257, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Chicago to Columbia. Make sure to pack a blanket and a snack to make your trip more comfortable.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling 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.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Chicago to Columbia.

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.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Chicago to Columbia.

Did you know?

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.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Columbia to Chicago

You can also go to Columbia by train

Train from Chicago to Columbia

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