The average bus between Chicago and Ohio State University takes 8h 54m and the fastest bus takes 7h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Ohio State University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Chicago and Ohio State University. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Ohio State University at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Columbus and take an average of 8h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Ohio State University. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Ohio State University station via Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
Chicago to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Columbus station.
The distance between Chicago and Ohio State University is 439.9 km. The road distance is 590 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbus 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 7h 20m.