Bus Tickets from Elgin, IL, US to Columbus, OH

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 25 at
    Departure city: Elgin
    Departure location: Shell Station
    Arrival time: August 26 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: 100 E Rich St
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 25 at
    Departure city: Elgin
    Departure location: Shell Station
    Arrival time: August 25 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: 100 E Rich St
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 25 at
    Departure city: Elgin
    Departure location: Shell Station
    Arrival time: August 25 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: 100 E Rich St
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 25 at
    Departure city: Elgin
    Departure location: Shell Station
    Arrival time: August 25 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: Columbus (E Mound St)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Elgin, IL, US to Columbus, OH: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$63
Average Bus Trip Duration9h 55m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure9:05am
Distance507 km
Latest bus departure5:00pm

Elgin to Columbus Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Elgin, IL, US - Columbus, OH

  1. What is the distance between Elgin and Columbus?

    The distance between Elgin and Columbus is approximately 507 km (315 miles).

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

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Elgin, IL, US to Columbus, OH, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$55 to US$58 for a bus ticket from Elgin, IL, US to Columbus, OH based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$55 which is on 2025-08-25.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Elgin to Columbus.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Elgin to Columbus, 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 Elgin to Columbus.

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

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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