There are 6 ways to get from Gurnee to Sandusky by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 1m$110–167Drive 329.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gurnee to Sanduskycar 329.4 mi
5h 38m$61–87Train
- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
9h 4m$100–202Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane MDW - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 24m$116–607Bus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Sandusky Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0164
11h 27mTrain to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ORD - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 35m$402–858
Gurnee to Sandusky by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gurnee to Sandusky is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Gurnee to Sandusky is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Gurnee to Sandusky. However, there are services departing from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave and arriving at Sandusky Bus Stop via Sheridan Rd & Washington St, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, California & 35th Street, LaSalle & 35th Street and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Gurnee to Sandusky station. However, there are services departing from Waukegan and arriving at Sandusky Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between Gurnee and Sandusky is 340 miles. The road distance is 331.3 miles.
The best way to get from Gurnee to Sandusky without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 1m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Gurnee to Sandusky, including transfers.
Gurnee to Sandusky bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan station.
Gurnee to Sandusky train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.
The best way to get from Gurnee to Sandusky is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 27m.
What companies run services between Gurnee, IL, USA and Sandusky, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Sandusky Amtrak Station via Waukegan Metra Station, Waukegan, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Sandusky Bus Stop via Waukegan Metra Station, Sheridan Rd & Washington St, 2253 N Belvidere Rd, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 27m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Waukegan to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Toledo to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- 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
- $19–40
- 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
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Sandusky Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
Gurnee to Sandusky bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Chicago station.
Sandusky is 1h ahead of Gurnee. It is currently 8:12 AM in Gurnee and 9:12 AM in Sandusky.
Gurnee to Sandusky train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gurnee to Sandusky is 331 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Gurnee to Sandusky.
There are 249+ hotels available in Sandusky.









