There are 5 ways to get from Lorain to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
2h 38m$130–499Drive 317 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lorain to Chicagocar 317 mi
5h 14m$58–84Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elyria Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
6h 52m$80–179Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
8h 16m$79–103Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CLE - ORD
2h 57m$195–559
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lorain to Chicago is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Lorain to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $130 - $500.
The distance between Lorain and Chicago is 343 miles. The road distance is 318.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lorain to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Lorain to Chicago, including transfers.
The best way to get from Lorain to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $130 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 6h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 8h 16m.
Chicago is 1h behind Lorain. It is currently 5:46 PM in Lorain and 4:46 PM in Chicago.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorain to Chicago is 319 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Lorain to Chicago.
There are 1140+ hotels available in Chicago.
What companies run services between Lorain, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Elyria Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–150 and the journey takes 6h 36m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
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
- $55–150
- 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
- $55–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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