Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.
Greyhound Chicago Columbus recent customer reviews
Horrible I was supposed to get on my bus and I was informed there was no seats they resechduled my bus for 8 hours later with no place for me to stay
1 out of 5 stars
Grace R.
I was on time for my bus and never showed up I was stuck at the bus station for over 9 hours I had to buy a new ticket to get to Columbus Ohio from Chicago
1 out of 5 stars
Rebecca B.
The first portion of the trip from Chicago to Indianapolis went fine but during my layover the bus from Indianapolis to Columbus was late and didn’t depart till nearly 45min after the ticketed departure time. While the driver will blame it on two passengers that were arguing, this encounter lasted maybe all of 10minutes. We weren’t boarded until almost 830 so he was still responsible for nearly a 40 min delay.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Columbus, OH by bus
What is the travel distance from Chicago to Columbus?
About 276 miles (445 km) separate Chicago and Columbus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Columbus?
The majority of buses traveling from Chicago to Columbus start their journey at Downtown Greyhound Station and wind up at Columbus Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/17
$65
11/18
$63
Today
$63
11/20
$63
11/21
$65
11/22
$61
11/23
$73
11/24
$65
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Columbus, OH was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $61
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Columbus, OH, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $61 to $136 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Columbus, OH based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-11-22.
Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Columbus, OH was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $61
