How much is the bus ticket from Columbia to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Columbia to Chicago start from $55. The average price for this route is around $96. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Columbia to Chicago?

The average bus trip duration from Columbia to Chicago is 11h 35m, covering a distance of 316 miles (510 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 20m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Columbia to Chicago route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 11 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Columbia to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Columbia to Chicago at 8:30am. And the latest bus departs at 8:35pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Columbia to Chicago?

A bus trip from Columbia to Chicago generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus Columbia to Chicago from $47 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Columbia to Chicago on January 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	Columbia Wabash Station	13h 35m	10:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:35pm	Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop	8h 45m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:40am	Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop	11h 25m	10:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:35pm	Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop	17h 35m	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:35pm	Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop	9h 10m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Columbia to Chicago on January 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:35pm	Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop	17h 35m	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:35pm	Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop	8h 45m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	10:40am	Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop	12h 55m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:35pm	Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop	9h 10m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:30am	Columbia Wabash Station	15h 5m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Get from Columbia to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

11h 35mAverage Duration

316 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Columbia and Chicago?

Stops in Columbia

A
Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop
6401 Hwy 40 W , Columbia, Missouri 65202
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Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,475 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

Greyhound Columbia Chicago recent customer reviews

I will never rude it again I had to call off work this morning because I had 3 delays on my busses which is very sad

Shekena W.

December 14, 2020

Bus was wery dirty

Magdalena C.

November 19, 2018

I waited at a transfer for 3 hours because nobody could find a driver

Nikole G.

August 27, 2018

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Columbia, MO to Chicago by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Columbia to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Columbia to Chicago start from $55. The average price for this route is around $96. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Columbia to Chicago?
The average bus trip duration from Columbia to Chicago is 11h 35m, covering a distance of 316 miles (510 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 20m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Columbia to Chicago route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 11 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Columbia to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Columbia to Chicago at 8:30am. And the latest bus departs at 8:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Columbia to Chicago?
A bus trip from Columbia to Chicago generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01/01

$79

01/02

$102

Today

$86

01/04

$104

01/05

No data

01/06

No data

01/07

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01/08

$53

The cheapest trip from Columbia, MO to Chicago was searched and found on Jan 8, 2026 with a price of $53

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Columbia, MO to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $53 to $201 for a bus ticket from Columbia, MO to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $53 which is on 2026-01-08.