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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | 100 E Rich St | CheapestFastest | |||||
| Downtown Greyhound Station | 100 E Rich St | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Downtown Greyhound Station | Columbus (E Mound St) | No tags | |||||
 | Downtown Greyhound Station | Columbus (E Mound St) | No tags | |||||
| Downtown Greyhound Station | 100 E Rich St | No tags |
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Bus Chicago to Columbus, OH: Trip Overview
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Chicago to Columbus Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Columbus, OH
How far is Columbus from Chicago by coach?
The distance between Chicago and Columbus by coach is approximately 276 miles (445 km).
Is there a way to reach Columbus from Chicago without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Columbus, OH was searched and found on 26 Aug 2025 with a price of US$42To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Columbus, OH as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$42 to US$149 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Columbus, OH based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$42, which is on 2025-08-26.
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.
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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.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Chicago to Columbus that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
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?
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
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