There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Lorain by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ORD - CLE
3h 41m$192–565Drive 317.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Loraincar 317.3 mi
5h 14m$58–84Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elyria Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
6h 44m$86–178Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus Greyhound US0164
7h 26m$78–142Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane MDW - CLE
3h 14m$138–565
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lorain is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lorain is to subway and fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $130 - $600.
The distance between Chicago and Lorain is 360 miles. The road distance is 319.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lorain without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Chicago to Lorain, including transfers.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lorain is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $190 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $180 and takes 6h 44m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 7h 26m.
Lorain is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:36 PM in Chicago and 4:36 PM in Lorain.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lorain is 319 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Chicago to Lorain.
There are 80+ hotels available in Lorain.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lorain, OH, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Elyria Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–150 and the journey takes 6h 28m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elyria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Roosevelt to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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 Lorain County Transportation & CS
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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