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How to get fromChicago to Ohio Universityby plane, bus, train, car or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Ohio University by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MDW - CMH
    2. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    5h 38m
    $92–505

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athens - Ohio Universitybus bus Columbus
    10h 27m
    $40–121

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athens - Ohio Universitybus bus
    10h 20m
    $72–176

  4. Drive 384.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Ohio Universitycar car 384.1 mi
    7h 35m
    $71–102

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ORD - CMH
    2. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    6h 9m
    $188–435

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Akron, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Akron (CAK)plane plane ORD - CAK
    2. Take the bus from Canton to Athensbus bus
    9h
    $62–380

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yeager Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane ORD - CRW
    2. Take the bus from Charleston Transit Mall to Parkersburg, WVbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Parkersburg, WV Marathon Station to Athens, Ohio U Baker Centerbus bus
    8h 19m
    $84–452

  8. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus 379 A
    10h 37m
    $78–111

Chicago to Ohio University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ohio University, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago to Ohio University via N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus and Athens - Ohio University in around 10h 27m.

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