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How to get fromOhio State University to Chicagoby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ohio State University to Chicago by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Line 8 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave to S 3Rd St & E Town Stbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    4h 39m
    $73–435

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    9h 7m
    $47–73

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Columbus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    9h 50m
    $50–183

  4. Drive 305.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ohio State University to Chicagocar car 305.8 mi
    6h 15m
    $56–81

  5. Line 8 bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave to S 3Rd St & E Town Stbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    5h
    $173–415

Ohio State University to Chicago by foot and bus (Flixbus)

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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