Bus Tickets from Columbus, OH to Chicago

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Next departures for Columbus to Chicago on November 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
    		100 E Rich St
    		Downtown Greyhound StationCheapest
    FlixBus
      		100 E Rich St
      		Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanFastest
      FlixBus
        		100 E Rich St
        		Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
        Greyhound Lines, Inc.
          		Columbus (E Mound St)
          		Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
          Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
            		Columbus (E Mound St)
            		Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags

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            Get from Columbus to Chicago

            This route is served by bus only

            The journey takes about 10 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            14bus per day
            10h 20mAverage Duration
            271 milesDistance
            11kgCO₂ emissions

            Bus Columbus, OH to Chicago: Trip Overview

            Average ticket price$61
            Average bus trip duration10h 20m
            Number of daily buses14
            Earliest bus departure3:50am
            Distance271 miles (436 km)
            Latest bus departure11:30pm

            Columbus to Chicago Bus

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            Find cheapest prices for buses

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

            Best price found
            10/30
            $61
            10/31
            $61
            Today
            $56
            11/02
            $49
            11/03
            $51
            11/04
            $46
            11/05
            $44
            11/06
            $44
            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 5, 2025 with a price of $44

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

            You can expect to pay from $44 to $114 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2025-11-05.

            Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

            About Bus Travel

            Bus Travel Tips

            If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Columbus to Chicago but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

            Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Columbus to Chicago, 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 bus 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 Columbus to Chicago.

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            Did you know?

            The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

            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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