What is the cheapest way to get from Ohio to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Ohio to Chicago is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ohio to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Ohio to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $70 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Ohio and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Columbus and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Ohio to Chicago?

The distance between Ohio and Chicago is 305 miles. The road distance is 310.2 miles.

How do I travel from Ohio to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Ohio to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs $45 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Ohio to Chicago?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Ohio to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ohio to Chicago bus from?

Ohio to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Columbus station.

Bus or fly from Ohio to Chicago?

The best way to get from Ohio to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $70 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Ohio to Chicago bus arrive?

Ohio to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Ohio and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Ohio. It is currently 5:34 PM in Ohio and 4:34 PM in Chicago.

Can I drive from Ohio to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Ohio to Chicago is 310 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Ohio to Chicago.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ohio to Chicago?

Book your Ohio to Chicago bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1245+ hotels available in Chicago.

Ohio to Chicago - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and line 78 bus

There are 9 ways to get from Ohio to 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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best
1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)CMH - MDW
3h 11m
$71–402
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus N2640 / ...
7h 40m
$45–100
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledo Bus StopColumbus
2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union StationFloridian / ...
8h 18m
$63–214
Drive 308.4 mi
1. Drive from Columbus to Chicago308.4 mi
6h 15m
$57–82
Fly Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DAY - ORD
3h 55m
$69–447
Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)CMH - ORD
3h 36m
$121–392
Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)CLE - MDW
3h 28m
$70–418
Line 78 bus to Covington, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take the bus from Vine St & Hollister St to 4Th St & Vine St
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)CVG - ORD
4h 26m
$61–379
Line 78 bus to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the bus from Vine St & Hollister St to 4Th St & Vine St
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)CVG - MDW
3h 53m
$81–499

Ohio to Chicago by bus (Flixbus)

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7h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 303.3 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Ohio, USA and 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 Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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There are 9 ways to get from Ohio to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

Bus (Flixbus)

Bus, train

Drive 308.4 mi

Fly Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

Line 78 bus to Covington, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Line 78 bus to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

Flights from Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport

Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit

Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit

Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit

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