OH → IL · about 276 miles
Columbus to Chicago bus schedule
Barons Bus Lines and FlixBus run 26 direct buses a week from Columbus to Chicago. The fastest takes 7 hours 10 minutes; the first bus leaves at 6:10 AM and the last at 11:30 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 26
- Fastest trip
- 7h 10m
- First bus
- 6:10 AM
- Last bus
- 11:30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:10 AM New | 1:25 PM +1 day | 32h 15m | Daily | Columbus (E Mound St) to Chicago | Barons Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 9:45 AM | 4:15 PM | 7h 30m | Daily except Tue | Columbus Downtown to Chicago Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 2:55 PM New | 9:35 PM +1 day | 31h 40m | Daily | Columbus (E Mound St) to Chicago | Barons Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 11:30 PM | 5:40 AM +1 day | 7h 10m | Daily except Tue | Columbus Downtown to Chicago 95th / Dan Ryan | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
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Where to board in Columbus Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Columbus
Where the bus stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Columbus
Questions
How long is the bus from Columbus to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus takes 7 hours 10 minutes; the typical trip is 31 hours 40 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Columbus to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:30 PM (Daily except Tue).
Which bus companies go from Columbus to Chicago?
Barons Bus Lines and FlixBus run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Columbus?
Buses to Chicago leave from Columbus (E Mound St) and Columbus Downtown.