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Coach trips from Chicago, IL to Columbus, OH

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Avg. trip duration

8hr41mins

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Avg. distance

371 miles

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You can find coach tickets starting at just £34.99, with an average price of £34.99.
The route between Chicago and Columbus generally takes about 8 hours 20 minutes and covers approximately 355 miles.
Booking bus tickets between Columbus and Chicago with FlixBus is quick and easy. Simply navigate to the FlixBus website and choose your trip in just three clicks. To find cheap coach tickets, you need to select your city & station of departure and destination, the dates of outgoing & return trips and the number of passengers. The search function will then show you coach trips at the best price, enabling you to reserve your seats and add the trip to your cart before paying for your booking.
Passengers travelling from Chicago to Columbus are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
The first FlixBus service from Chicago to Columbus is at 05:50.
The day's last FlixBus departure from Chicago to Columbus is set for 22:00.
There's no requirement for a printed ticket for your journey between Chicago and Columbus. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
The closest airport to Columbus is John Glenn Columbus International Airport, which is 5 miles far from Columbus.
In Chicago, there are 3 coach stops As for Columbus, it has 4 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
With FlixBus, you can conveniently reach 92 destinations from Columbus, including Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago.
Yes, night trip options are available from Chicago to Columbus. Check out the route's schedule and choose the best option to suit your plans!
Every FlixBus service between Chicago and Columbus is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. Our commitment is to make journeys as accessible and comfy as feasible for those with mobility challenges or disabilities. All trips between Chicago and Columbus welcome service animals. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding wheelchairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge.

Onboard services are subject to availability