There are 6 ways to get from Elyria to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Elyria Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
6h 36m$40–130Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
8h$45–60Drive 318.4 mi
- Drive from Elyria to Chicagocar 318.4 mi
5h 16m$59–84Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Elyria Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
4h 35m$81–470Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Elyria Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CLE - ORD
4h 56m$166–510Bus to Akron, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus
- Fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CAK - ORD
6h 47m$63–309
Elyria to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elyria to Chicago is to bus which costs $45 - $60 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Elyria to Chicago is to train and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $80 - $470.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lorain County Transportation & CS and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elyria Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Elyria and Chicago is 316 miles. The road distance is 320.3 miles.
The best way to get from Elyria to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs $40 - $130.
The train from Elyria Station to Chicago Union Station takes 6h 36m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Elyria to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lorain County Transportation & CS station.
Elyria to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elyria Station.
The best way to get from Elyria to Chicago is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs $40 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $60 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Elyria, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Elyria Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–130 and the journey takes 6h 36m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Akron to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Akron to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elyria Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Elyria Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- 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 Lorain County Transportation & CS to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Elyria to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Elyria. It is currently 4:53 AM in Elyria and 3:53 AM in Chicago.
Elyria to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elyria to Chicago is 320 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Elyria to Chicago.
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