There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Sandusky by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited / ...
5h 49m$55–140Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Sandusky Bus StopGreyhound US0164
6h 15m$40–130Drive 289.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Sandusky289.8 mi
4h 47m$53–77Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- 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 46m$88–508Fly from Chicago O'Hare 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 13m$158–518
Chicago to Sandusky by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Sandusky is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Sandusky is to drive which takes 4h 47m 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 and Sandusky is 281 miles. The road distance is 291.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Sandusky without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $55 - $140.
The train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Station takes 5h 49m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Chicago to Sandusky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Sandusky train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Sandusky is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $130 and takes 6h 15m.
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 $55–140 and the journey takes 5h 49m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Sandusky Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $40–130 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- 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
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
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
- $55–140
- 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
- $13–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $40–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Sandusky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sandusky Bus Stop station.
Sandusky is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 10:28 PM in Chicago and 11:28 PM in Sandusky.
Chicago to Sandusky train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sandusky Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Sandusky is 292 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Chicago to Sandusky.
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