What is the travel distance from Chicago to Columbus?

The distance between the two cities is 665 miles (1072 km).

Bus Chicago to Columbus from $110 | Compare & Save up to 26%

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: June 22 at 11:50pm
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Arrival time: June 24 at 8:50am
Destination city: Columbus
Destination location: Columbus, GA (Bus Station)
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 8h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: June 22 at 1:30pm
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Arrival time: June 23 at 8:50am
Destination city: Columbus
Destination location: Columbus, GA (Bus Station)
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 18h 20m
Departure time: June 22 at 1:00pm
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
Arrival time: June 23 at 8:50am
Destination city: Columbus
Destination location: Columbus, GA (Bus Station)
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 18h 50m
Departure time: June 22 at 10:00am
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Arrival time: June 23 at 8:50am
Destination city: Columbus
Destination location: Columbus, GA (Bus Station)
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 21h 50m
Departure time: June 22 at 11:59pm
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
Arrival time: June 23 at 9:45pm
Destination city: Columbus
Destination location: Columbus, GA (Bus Station)
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 20h 46m

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Bus Chicago to Columbus: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$171

Average bus trip duration22h 15m

Number of daily buses6.499999999999999

Earliest bus departure12:30am

Distance668 miles (1076 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,049 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/59,155 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, New York Trailways

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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Columbus was searched and found on Jun 19, 2025 with a price of $101

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 $101 to $195 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 $110 which is on 2025-06-22.

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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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