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

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There are 7 ways to get from Sandusky to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited / ...
    5h 59m
    $50–140

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0164
    7h 10m
    $40–75

  3. Drive 289.3 mi

    1. Drive from Sandusky to Chicagocar289.3 mi
    4h 45m
    $53–77

  4. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeCLE - MDW
    5h 14m
    $84–459

  5. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCLE - ORD
    5h 37m
    $159–519

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

    1. Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Toledotrain
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeDTW - MDW
    7h 6m

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

    1. Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Toledotrain
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDTW - ORD
    7h 30m

Sandusky to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest 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 $50–140 and the journey takes 5h 59m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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