How far is Columbus from Chicago?

The distance between the two cities is 665 miles (1072 km).

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Willis Tower (Sears Tower), The Field Museum, Brookfield Zoo, Robie House and Navy Pier.

Bus Columbus to Chicago from $166 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Columbus to Chicago on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:35am	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	19h 15m	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:35am	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	17h 45m	10:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:10pm	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	20h 5m	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:10pm	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	21h 40m	9:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	6:20pm	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	21h 15m	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:01 PM EST.

Get from Columbus to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 20 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

20h 20mAverage Duration

668 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

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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.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Columbus, GA to Chicago by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/14

$176

11/15

$163

Today

$178

11/17

$166

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The cheapest trip from Columbus, GA to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $163

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

You can expect to pay from $163 to $306 for a bus ticket from Columbus, GA to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $166 which is on 2025-11-17.