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How to get fromChicago to Lockbourneby subway, plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus) or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Lockbourne by subway, plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)planeMDW - CMH
    3h 9m
    $98–430

  2. Bus via Opposite 433 Obetz Rd

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound StbusChicago
    8h 47m
    $52–100

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to ToledotrainFloridian / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Columbus Bus StationbusGreyhound US0140
    7h 46m
    $116–226

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to ColumbusbusFlixBus N2640 / ...
    8h 29m
    $66–106

  5. Drive 318.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Lockbournecar318.6 mi
    6h 21m
    $59–84

  6. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)planeORD - CMH
    3h 33m
    $152–410

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lockbourne, OH, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbus twice daily. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 7h 40m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) hourly.

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