There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Archbold by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
3h 38m$98–170Drive 202.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Archboldcar 202.5 mi
3h 26m$37–54Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 38m$104–147Fly, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane ORD - FWA
- Drive from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Archboldcar
4h 27m$50–294
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Archbold is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Archbold is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Archbold station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Bryan Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Archbold station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Bryan Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Chicago and Archbold is 195 miles. The road distance is 203.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Archbold without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Chicago to Archbold, including transfers.
Chicago to Archbold bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Archbold train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Archbold is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $95 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Archbold, OH, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Station once a week. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 3h 13m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Archbold bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bryan Amtrak Station.
Archbold is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:47 AM in Chicago and 5:47 AM in Archbold.
Chicago to Archbold train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bryan Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Archbold is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Chicago to Archbold.
There are eight+ hotels available in Archbold.



