Bus Tickets from Columbus, OH to Chicago

TodayJul 31
from $67
TomorrowAug 1
from $77
SatAug 2
from $62
SunAug 3
from $64
MonAug 4
from $55
TueAug 5
from $51
WedAug 6
from $44
ThuAug 7
from $54

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: 100 E Rich St
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: 100 E Rich St
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: 100 E Rich St
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: Columbus (E Mound St)
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: Columbus (E Mound St)
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Columbus, OH to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$61
Average bus trip duration10h 25m
Number of daily buses15
Earliest bus departure4:50am
Distance271 miles (436 km)
Latest bus departure11:30pm

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
07/29
$61
07/30
$59
Today
$59
08/01
$69
08/02
$54
08/03
$56
08/04
$48
08/05
$44
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 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 $149 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 2025-08-05.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc. 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 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 Columbus to Chicago.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Columbus to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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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