What is the distance between Chicago and Columbia?

The distance between the two cities is 318 miles (512 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Columbia?

If you're headed to Columbia from Chicago, chances are that your bus will depart from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Chicago to Columbia from $52 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Chicago to Columbia on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 25m	3:40pm	Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	5:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 10m	3:25pm	Columbia Wabash Station	No tags
	Bus	2:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	19h 50m	10:30am	Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	6:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 5m	10:30am	Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	16h 5m	3:40pm	Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop	No tags

Get from Chicago to Columbia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

11h 50mAverage Duration

322 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,377 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,341 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Columbia?

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 Columbia

A - Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Columbia, MO by bus

What is the distance between Chicago and Columbia?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$91

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$90

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$52

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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Columbia, MO was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $52

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Columbia, MO, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $52 to $108 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Columbia, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-11-17.