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How to get fromOberlin to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Oberlin to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    2h 24m
    $119–489

  2. Drive 315.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Oberlin to Chicagocar car 315.5 mi
    5h 15m
    $58–84

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Elyria Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    6h 51m
    $117–232

  4. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0420 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 32m
    $116–180

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLE - ORD
    2h 49m
    $264–629

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    8h 15m
    $81–141

Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Oberlin, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Elyria Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 6h 36m.

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