There are 6 ways to get from Joliet to Sandusky 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
best- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
8h 9m$41–102Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Sandusky Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0164
10h 41m$65–140Drive 302.1 mi
- Drive from Joliet to Sanduskycar 302.1 mi
5h 5m$56–80Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- 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
7h 25m$191–510Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain
- 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
6h 42m$101–599Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Akron, bus
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Akron (CAK)plane ORD - CAK
- Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Sandusky Bus Stopbus
9h 39m$82–382
Joliet to Sandusky by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Sandusky is to train which costs $40 - $110 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Joliet to Sandusky is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Sandusky. However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at Sandusky Bus Stop via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, Chicago and Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Sandusky station. However, there are services departing from Joliet and arriving at Sandusky Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Joliet and Sandusky is 322 miles. The road distance is 303.9 miles.
The best way to get from Joliet to Sandusky without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Joliet to Sandusky, including transfers.
Joliet to Sandusky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Joliet to Sandusky train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet station.
The best way to get from Joliet to Sandusky is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 10h 41m.
What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Sandusky, OH, USA?
You can take a train from Joliet to Sandusky Amtrak Station via LaSalle Street and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Gary Bus Station to Sandusky Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
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
- $35–95
- 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
- $10–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–18
- 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 Gary Bus Station to Sandusky Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Sandusky Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Joliet to Sandusky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sandusky Bus Stop station.
Sandusky is 1h ahead of Joliet. It is currently 4:54 AM in Joliet and 5:54 AM in Sandusky.
Joliet to Sandusky train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Sandusky is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Joliet to Sandusky.
There are 239+ hotels available in Sandusky.