There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Sandusky by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited / ...
5h 49m$45–120Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Sandusky Bus StopGreyhound US0164
6h 15m$40–110Drive 290.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago Loop to Sandusky290.4 mi
4h 48m$53–77Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)ORD - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Station
6h 7m$126–458Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Washington/Wells to Midway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)MDW - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Station
5h 56m$86–488Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit, bus, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)ORD - DTW
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledo
- Take the train from Toledo to Sandusky Amtrak Station
8h 11m
Chicago Loop to Sandusky by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Sandusky is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Sandusky is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs $50 - $80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Sandusky Bus Stop. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Sandusky Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Chicago Loop and Sandusky is 281 miles. The road distance is 292.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Sandusky without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $45 - $120.
The train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Station takes 5h 49m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Chicago Loop to Sandusky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Loop to Sandusky train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Sandusky is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Sandusky, OH, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–120 and the journey takes 5h 49m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Sandusky Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $40–110 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Toledo to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Washington/Wells to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Sandusky Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Dearborn to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Loop to Sandusky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sandusky Bus Stop station.
Sandusky is 1h ahead of Chicago Loop. It is currently 11:52 PM in Chicago Loop and 12:52 AM in Sandusky.
Chicago Loop to Sandusky train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sandusky Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Loop to Sandusky is 292 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Chicago Loop to Sandusky.
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