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How to Travel from

Chicago to Columbus

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$326.09
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$293.48
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$706.52
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Huntsville
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$1,086.96
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$369.57
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$326.09
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$326.09

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Golden
Ave. Duration:
4h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$423.91
Plane from Midway International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$413.04
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$380.43
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Huntsville
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$239.13
Plane from Midway International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$97.83–$326.09
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$250.00

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$391.30
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$326.09
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$652.17
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Huntsville
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$1,195.65
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$391.30
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$260.87
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lincoln
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$760.87
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$391.30

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$326.09
Plane from Midway International Airport to Covington
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$326.09
Plane from Midway International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$293.48
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$478.26
Plane from Midway International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$239.13
Plane from Midway International Airport to Omaha
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$402.17

Air Wisconsin

Website:
airwis.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.30–$239.13

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.83–$103.26
Train from Chicago Union Station to Columbus
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$92.39
Train from Chicago Union Station to Toledo
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.17–$108.70

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$108.70
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis
Ave. Duration:
15h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.83–$293.48
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Tupelo
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$81.52
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Columbus
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$92.39

Tornado Bus Company

Phone:
+1 888 358 6762
Website:
tornadobus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to TA
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$48.91

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$28.26–$41.30

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.30–$65.22
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbus
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$103.26

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Chicago to Omaha
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$164.74

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Chicago to N
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$76.09

Express Arrow

Phone:
+1-877-779-2999
Website:
expressarrow.com
Bus from Omaha, NE to Columbus,
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.57–$52.17
Bus from Eppley Airport Terminal to Columbus,
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.48–$51.09

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 drive which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 3h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Columbus is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 47m and costs $195.65 - $402.17 .

How far is it from Chicago to Columbus?

The distance between Chicago and Columbus is 371 km. The road distance is 365.1 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 and taxi which takes 5h 16m and costs $92.39 - $217.39 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Chicago to Columbus, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Columbus?

Columbus is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 23:34 in Chicago and 00:34 in Columbus.

Can I drive from Chicago to Columbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Columbus is 365 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Chicago to Columbus.

Where can I stay near Columbus?

There are 30+ hotels available in Columbus. Prices start at $57.63 per night.
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