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How to Travel from

Chicago to Columbus

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$19.11–$292.99

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$560.50
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$828.01

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Columbus
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$484.07
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbus
Ave. Duration:
5h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$611.45
Plane from Midway International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$484.07
Plane from Midway International Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$369.42
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$331.20
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$445.85

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$700.62
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$764.32

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$229.29
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.78–$318.46

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$343.94
Plane from Midway International Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$471.33
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$560.50

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$57.32–$343.94
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
15h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.78–$331.20

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.29

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
15h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$203.82

Train operators

South Shore Line

Phone:
+1 219-926-5744
Website:
mysouthshoreline.com/
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.20–$9.30

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Columbus?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Columbus is to night bus and bus which costs $97.83 - $217.39 and takes 18h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Columbus?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Columbus is to fly and drive which takes 5h 52m and costs $250 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Chicago to Columbus?

The distance between Chicago and Columbus is 1088 km. The road distance is 1287.6 km.

How do I travel from Chicago to Columbus without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Columbus without a car is to bus which takes 20h 12m and costs $92.39 - $336.96 .

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Columbus?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Chicago to Columbus, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Chicago to Columbus?

The best way to get from Chicago to Columbus is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $108.70 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $92.39 - $336.96 and takes 20h 12m.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Columbus?

Columbus is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 13:02 in Chicago and 14:02 in Columbus.

Can I drive from Chicago to Columbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Columbus is 1288 km. It takes approximately 13h 28m to drive from Chicago to Columbus.

Where can I stay near Columbus?

There are 165+ hotels available in Columbus. Prices start at $42.84 per night.
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