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

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

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    3h 43m
    $59–408

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    7h 40m
    $45–75

  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 / ...
    8h 18m
    $48–179

  4. Drive 309.9 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Chicagocar car 309.9 mi
    6h 14m
    $57–82

  5. Fly Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    4h 2m
    $54–377

  6. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    3h 33m
    $70–448

  7. 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)plane plane CMH - ORD
    4h 11m
    $164–398

  8. Line 46 bus to Covington, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Vine St & Hollister St to Government Square Area Cbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    4h 30m
    $61–389

  9. Line 46 bus to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Vine St & Hollister St to Government Square Area Cbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    4h 1m
    $81–559

Ohio to Chicago by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ohio, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly 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 $45–75 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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