How far is Columbus from Elgin?

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

Bus Columbus to Elgin from $91 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Columbus to Elgin on October 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:45pm	Columbus Bus Station	12h 40m	10:25am	Shell Station	No tags
	10:05pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	13h 25m	10:30am	Shell Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	11:30pm	100 E Rich St	12h	10:30am	Shell Station	No tags

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

Average ticket price$91

Average bus trip duration12h

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure10:05pm

Distance315 miles (507 km)

Latest bus departure11:30pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,313 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

3.5/510,868 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

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

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Did you know?

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

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

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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