How long might bubble gum remain in the body after swallowing?

Your Transit Time: It generally takes 12 to 36 hours for anything swallowed to pass through the digestive tract. The most obvious example is when we eat corn on the cob and see the undigested kernels of corn in our bowel movement on the next day or two.

Not long: Just about anything you swallow will pass through the digestive tract in a few days. Unless you have some digestive problem. Some people especially online claim that things stay in the digestive tract for years, but this is just not the case. Most things including gum will pass right on through. If you are concerned, consult with your md.