There are 6 ways to get from Ohio State University to University of Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)CMH - MDW
3h 59m$64–391Bus via Gary
cheapest- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Gary, INColumbus / ...
10h 32m$37–86Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Columbus to ChicagoFlixBus N2640
9h 32m$45–101Bus, train
- Take the bus from Columbus Bus Station to Toledo Bus StopGreyhound US0140
- Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union StationFloridian / ...
10h 33m$71–233Drive 299.3 mi
- Drive from Ohio State University to University of Chicago299.3 mi
6h 5m$55–79Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)CMH - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 55th - 56th - 57th St.
4h 48m
Ohio State University to University of Chicago by foot and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ohio State University to University of Chicago is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ohio State University to University of Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $60 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Ohio State University to University of Chicago. However, there are services departing from Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave and arriving at Cottage Grove & 58th Street via Columbus and 95th Red Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
The distance between Ohio State University and University of Chicago is 317 miles. The road distance is 301 miles.
The best way to get from Ohio State University to University of Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 9h 32m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Ohio State University to University of Chicago, including transfers.
Ohio State University to University of Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Columbus station.
The best way to get from Ohio State University to University of Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $60 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 9h 32m.
Ohio State University to University of Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ohio State University to University of Chicago is 301 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Ohio State University to University of Chicago.
What companies run services between Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA and University of Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Columbus to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 7h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Van Buren St. to 55th - 56th - 57th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $40–95
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Columbus Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–75
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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