What is the travel distance from Chicago to Columbus?

The distance between Chicago and Columbus is around 445 km (276 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Columbus?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Columbus Bus Station, in Columbus.

Bus Chicago to Columbus from $59 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Columbus on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	7h	3:40am	100 E Rich St	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 20m	7:50pm	100 E Rich St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	9h 35m	9:05pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 50m	12:35am	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 25m	3:40am	100 E Rich St	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Columbus on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	11h 40m	9:05pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	Cheapest
	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	7h	3:40am	100 E Rich St	Fastest
	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 20m	7:50pm	100 E Rich St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	9h 35m	9:05pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 50m	12:35am	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Columbus on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 50m	12:35am	Columbus (E Mound St)	Cheapest
	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	7h	3:40am	100 E Rich St	Fastest
	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 20m	7:50pm	100 E Rich St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	9h 35m	9:05pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	10h 5m	9:05pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Columbus on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	7h	3:40am	100 E Rich St	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 25m	3:40am	100 E Rich St	No tags
	Bus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 25m	9:05pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	12h 45m	7:45am	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 50m	12:35am	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Columbus on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 50m	12:35am	Columbus (E Mound St)	Cheapest
	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	7h	3:40am	100 E Rich St	Fastest
	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 20m	7:50pm	100 E Rich St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	9h 35m	9:05pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	10h 5m	9:05pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Columbus on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	7h	3:40am	100 E Rich St	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 20m	7:50pm	100 E Rich St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	9h 35m	9:05pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 50m	12:35am	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 25m	3:40am	100 E Rich St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:04 PM CST.

Get from Chicago to Columbus

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

9h 35mAverage Duration

437 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,372 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 11 reviews, Greyhound was rated 2.2 stars for this trip. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $63, with the trip lasting on average 569.

Greyhound Chicago Columbus recent customer reviews

Horrible I was supposed to get on my bus and I was informed there was no seats they resechduled my bus for 8 hours later with no place for me to stay

Grace R.

October 9, 2021

I was on time for my bus and never showed up I was stuck at the bus station for over 9 hours I had to buy a new ticket to get to Columbus Ohio from Chicago

Rebecca B.

October 23, 2019

The first portion of the trip from Chicago to Indianapolis went fine but during my layover the bus from Indianapolis to Columbus was late and didn’t depart till nearly 45min after the ticketed departure time. While the driver will blame it on two passengers that were arguing, this encounter lasted maybe all of 10minutes. We weren’t boarded until almost 830 so he was still responsible for nearly a 40 min delay.

Kevin B.

November 25, 2017

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Columbus?

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Stops in Columbus

A - Columbus Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Columbus, OH by bus

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Columbus?
The distance between Chicago and Columbus is around 445 km (276 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Columbus?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Columbus Bus Station, in Columbus.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-12

$88

11-13

$82

Today

$94

11-15

$85

11-16

$82

11-17

$76

11-18

$65

11-19

$70

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Columbus, OH was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $65

To 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 $65 to $186 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 $65 which is on 2025-11-18.

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.