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Compare all timetables for the bus from Columbus, OH to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Columbus, OH to Chicago from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today
tomorrow
£49
Tuesday
£51
Wednesday
Thursday
£30
Friday
£39
Saturday
£33

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 40m 23:30 Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking 06:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £49
FlixBus 7h 10m 23:30 Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking 05:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £50
FlixBus 8h 55m 11:00 Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking 18:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £51
Greyhound US 13h 15m 07:50 Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St 20:05 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £68
Greyhound US 9h 35m 04:40 Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St 13:15 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £68
  • Did you know that if you travel from Columbus, OH to Chicago via Trotwood, OH, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 30m
      0
      09:45
      Columbus, OH
      ABM Public Parking
      11:15
      Trotwood, OH
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      5h 50m
      0
      11:25
      Trotwood, OH
      Bus Stop
      16:15
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £31
    Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 11h 30m 23:50 Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St 10:20 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £51
Greyhound US 9h 10m 23:50 Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St 08:00 Chicago Union Station  Economy £56
Greyhound US 9h 35m 23:50 Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St 08:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £56
Greyhound US 9h 35m 04:40 Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St 13:15 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £57
Greyhound US 16h 40m 07:50 Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St 23:30 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £58
  • Did you know that if you travel from Columbus, OH to Chicago via Trotwood, OH, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 30m
      0
      09:45
      Columbus, OH
      ABM Public Parking
      11:15
      Trotwood, OH
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      5h 50m
      0
      11:25
      Trotwood, OH
      Bus Stop
      16:15
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £31
    Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 30m 09:45 Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking 16:15 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £30
FlixBus 7h 40m 23:30 Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking 06:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £31
FlixBus 7h 10m 23:30 Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking 05:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £36
Greyhound US 9h 35m 04:40 Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St 13:15 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £41
Greyhound US 11h 30m 23:50 Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St 10:20 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £46

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 30m 09:45 Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking 16:15 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £39
FlixBus 7h 40m 23:30 Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking 06:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £39
Greyhound US 11h 55m 05:20 Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St 16:15 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £46
Greyhound US 13h 15m 07:50 Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St 20:05 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £47
Greyhound US 9h 10m 23:50 Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St 08:00 Chicago Union Station  Economy £48

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 40m 23:30 Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking 06:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £33
FlixBus 7h 30m 09:45 Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking 16:15 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £34
FlixBus 8h 55m 11:00 Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking 18:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £36
Greyhound US 9h 10m 23:50 Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St 08:00 Chicago Union Station  Economy £42
Greyhound US 11h 55m 05:20 Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St 16:15 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £42

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Columbus, OH to Chicago is £30 on 28/10/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Columbus, OH and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Columbus, OH and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily coaches from Columbus, OH to Chicago. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Columbus, OH and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 23 coaches from Columbus, OH to Chicago, while Night sees the fewest connections between Columbus, OH and Chicago, with 14 offers.

Facts about coaches from Columbus, OH to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 11 times every day by bus from Columbus, OH to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Chicago starting from £30!

Cheapest Bus £30
Fastest Bus 6h 10m
Earliest Coach 04:40
Latest Coach 23:50
Daily Bus Connections 11 Ø
Distance 444.0 km
Coach Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Columbus, OH to Chicago

Every day, 11 buses from 2 coach companies leave Columbus, OH for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/11/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 26/10
Tuesday 27/10
Wednesday 28/10
Thursday 29/10
Friday 30/10
Saturday 31/10
Sunday 01/11
Monday 02/11
£49
Tuesday 03/11
£48
Wednesday 04/11
Thursday 05/11
£30
Friday 06/11
£39
Saturday 07/11
£33
Sunday 08/11
£34
Monday 09/11
£37
Tuesday 10/11
£43
Wednesday 11/11
£34
Thursday 12/11
£33
Friday 13/11
Saturday 14/11
£42
Sunday 15/11
£36
Monday 16/11
£33
Tuesday 17/11
Wednesday 18/11
£31
Thursday 19/11
£31
Friday 20/11
£47
Saturday 21/11
£45
Sunday 22/11

The cheapest time to travel from Columbus, OH to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Chicago, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £30, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Columbus, OH to Chicago. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £43.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Columbus, OH to Chicago, with £30. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £31.

How to save money travelling from Columbus, OH to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Columbus, OH to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Columbus, OH to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Columbus, OH to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Columbus, OH and Chicago

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Columbus, OH and Chicago.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Columbus, OH to Chicago? Compare all modes of transports from Columbus, OH to Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Columbus, OH to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Columbus, OH to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Columbus, OH to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Columbus, OH to Chicago bus

How much does a Columbus, OH - Chicago coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Columbus, OH - Chicago bus trip is available from £30 and takes 6h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Columbus, OH to Chicago?

The connection Columbus, OH to Chicago is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £30 to £100. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Columbus, OH - Chicago route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Columbus, OH to Chicago is offered by roughly 11 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Chicago from Columbus, OH take?

The quickest coach from Columbus, OH to Chicago is provided by FlixBus and takes 6h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £53. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Columbus, OH to Chicago?

The earliest bus to Chicago departs from Columbus, OH at 04:40. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Columbus, OH to Chicago?

The latest bus to Chicago departs from Columbus, OH at 23:50. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Columbus, OH - Chicago route?

Passengers looking to travel from Columbus, OH to Chicago can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Columbus, OH and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Columbus, OH and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Chicago from Columbus, OH?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Columbus, OH Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Columbus, OH Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Columbus, OH to Chicago on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Columbus, OH to Chicago?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 11 daily trips between Columbus, OH and Chicago. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Columbus, OH to Chicago?

Prices and availability for 11 trips between Columbus, OH and Chicago change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Columbus, OH to Chicago

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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