What is the travel distance from Chicago to Columbus?

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

Bus Chicago to Columbus from $85 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Chicago to Columbus on October 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	2:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	17h 10m	8:50am	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	No tags
	9:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 45m	9:30pm	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	No tags
	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	22h 30m	9:30pm	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	No tags
	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h	9:30pm	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	11:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 8h	8:50am	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	No tags

Bus Chicago to Columbus, GA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$103

Average bus trip duration19h 30m

Number of daily buses8

Earliest bus departure12:30am

Distance668 miles (1076 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,304 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

3.5/510,814 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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

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Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Columbus!

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

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Columbus, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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