There are 6 ways to get from Lorain to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 24m$125–469Drive 317 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lorain to Chicagocar 317 mi
5h 18m$58–84Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elyria Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
6h 52m$125–239Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
- Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 33m$122–184Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CLE - ORD
2h 38m$115–399Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
8h 16m$74–123
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 18m.
The fastest way to get from Lorain to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs $120 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Lorain to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Lorain County Transportation & CS and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Lorain station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Elyria Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
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 $120 - $240.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Lorain to Chicago, including transfers.
Lorain to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lorain County Transportation & CS station.
Lorain to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elyria Station.
The best way to get from Lorain to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs $120 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $240 and takes 6h 52m, you could also bus via Toledo, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 7h 33m.
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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Elyria Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 6h 36m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Lorain to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Toledo Bus Stop station.
Chicago is 1h behind Lorain. It is currently 7:09 PM in Lorain and 6:09 PM in Chicago.
Lorain to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorain to Chicago is 319 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Lorain to Chicago.
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