Bus Tickets from Columbus, GA to Chicago

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Next departures for Columbus to Chicago on October 6
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Columbus, GA (Bus Station)
Downtown Greyhound StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Columbus, GA (Bus Station)
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Columbus, GA (Bus Station)
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Columbus, GA (Bus Station)
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Columbus, GA (Bus Station)
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdNo tags

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Bus Columbus, GA to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$147
Average bus trip duration20h 5m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure5:35am
Distance668 miles (1076 km)
Latest bus departure6:20pm

Columbus to Chicago Bus

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

Best price found
10/03
$104
10/04
$101
Today
$169
10/06
$148
10/07
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Columbus, GA to Chicago was searched and found on Oct 4, 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 Columbus, GA to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $101 to $246 for a bus ticket from Columbus, GA to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $148 which is on 2025-10-06.

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