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

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There are 9 ways to get from Sandusky to Chicago by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    5h 59m
    $80–180

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    7h 10m
    $45–95

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 22m
    $93–159

  4. Drive 289.3 mi

    1. Drive from Sandusky to Chicagocar car 289.3 mi
    4h 49m
    $53–77

  5. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    4h 20m
    $69–435

  6. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLE - ORD
    4h 45m
    $214–575

  7. Bus to Akron, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    2. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CAK - ORD
    7h 44m
    $47–254

  8. Train, bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    7h 3m
    $79–381

  9. Train, bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    7h 25m
    $159–441

Sandusky to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sandusky, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 5h 59m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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