IL → OH · about 276 miles
Chicago to Columbus bus schedule
Barons Bus Lines and FlixBus run 30 direct buses a week from Chicago to Columbus. The fastest takes 7 hours 20 minutes; the first bus leaves at 6:05 AM and the last at 7:15 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 30
- Fastest trip
- 7h 20m
- First bus
- 6:05 AM
- Last bus
- 7:15 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:05 AM | 2:35 PM | 7h 30m | Daily | Chicago to Columbus | Barons Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 7:00 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 10m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Chicago Bus Station to Columbus Downtown | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 11:30 AM | 7:50 PM | 7h 20m | Daily except Wed | Chicago Bus Station to Columbus Downtown | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 2:20 PM | 11:35 PM | 8h 15m | Daily | Chicago to Columbus | Barons Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 7:15 PM | 3:40 AM +1 day | 7h 25m | Daily except Tue | Chicago Bus Station to Columbus Downtown | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Columbus The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Chicago
Where the bus stops in Columbus
Return trip: Columbus to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus from Chicago to Columbus?
The fastest direct bus takes 7 hours 20 minutes; the typical trip is 7 hours 30 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Chicago to Columbus?
The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:15 PM (Daily except Tue).
Which bus companies go from Chicago to Columbus?
Barons Bus Lines and FlixBus run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Chicago?
Buses to Columbus leave from Chicago Bus Station.