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How to get fromChicago to Sanduskyby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Sandusky by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    5h 49m
    $40–130

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Sandusky Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0164
    6h 15m
    $40–120

  3. Drive 289.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Sanduskycar car 289.8 mi
    4h 50m
    $53–77

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane MDW - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 46m
    $90–598

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane ORD - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 13m
    $136–528

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 42m

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 12m

Chicago to Sandusky by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Sandusky, OH, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–130 and the journey takes 5h 49m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Sandusky Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $40–120 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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