There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Oberlin 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)ORD - CLE
3h 38m$198–565Drive 315.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Oberlin315.8 mi
5h 12m$58–84Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elyria StationLake Shore Limited / ...
6h 43m$89–181Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CSGreyhound US0164
7h 25m$81–145Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)MDW - CLE
3h 10m$142–565
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Oberlin is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Oberlin is to subway and fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $140 - $600.
The distance between Chicago and Oberlin is 360 miles. The road distance is 317.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Oberlin without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Chicago to Oberlin, including transfers.
The best way to get from Chicago to Oberlin is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $190 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 6h 43m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 7h 25m.
Oberlin is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 10:05 AM in Chicago and 11:05 AM in Oberlin.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Oberlin is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Chicago to Oberlin.
There are 56+ hotels available in Oberlin.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Oberlin, OH, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly. 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 27m
- 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 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
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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