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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Columbus, OH to O'Hare International Airport
Cheapest price
$72
Average price
$72
Fastest journey
7 h 40 m
Average duration
7 h 40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
469 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Columbus, OH to O'Hare International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Columbus, OH to O'Hare International Airport will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
Of the 1 buses that leave Columbus, OH for O'Hare International Airport on Fri, May 29, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct buses cover the 469 km distance in an average of 7 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 40 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest buses will take 7 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
3:30 AM7h40Columbus, OH11:10 AMO'Hare International Airport$721One-way0 transfers
- 3:30 AM7h40Columbus, OH11:10 AMO'Hare International Airport$721One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Columbus, OH to O'Hare International Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Columbus, OH to O'Hare International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, and a flight costs an average of $236.
Distance: 291 miles (469 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$72 Average price Cheapest | $307 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 58m Average total duration 10h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Columbus, OH to O'Hare International Airport:
A bus is $235 (€190) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Columbus, OH to O'Hare International Airport costing on average $307 (€247).
Other travel options to O'Hare International Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 28m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Columbus, OH to O'Hare International Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $71 |
Live departures
Columbus, OH to O'Hare International Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Columbus, OH to O'Hare International Airport buses for tomorrow, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:30 AM Columbus, OH | 7h40 | 11:10 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Columbus, OH to O'Hare International Airport
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Buses from Columbus, OH to O'Hare International Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 10h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $71 (€57) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:30, the last at 12:50. The fastest bus covers the 291 miles (469 km) distance in 7h 40m.
Distance 291 miles (469 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 (€57) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 40m |
First bus 3:30 AM |
Last bus 12:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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FAQs: Bus from Columbus, OH to O'Hare International Airport
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