There are 6 ways to get from Sandusky to Gurnee by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
8h 46m$101–193Drive 328.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sandusky to Gurneecar 328.9 mi
5h 37m$60–87Train, bus
- Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
9h 9m$109–173Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
6h 59m$79–423Bus
- Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus Milwaukee
11h 41m$85–220Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CLE - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
7h 8m$69–353
Sandusky to Gurnee by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sandusky to Gurnee is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Sandusky to Gurnee is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Sandusky to Gurnee. However, there are services departing from Sandusky Bus Stop and arriving at Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, 2107 Belvidere Rd and Sheridan Rd & Washington St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Sandusky station to Gurnee. However, there are services departing from Sandusky Amtrak Station and arriving at Waukegan via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
The distance between Sandusky and Gurnee is 322 miles. The road distance is 330.8 miles.
The best way to get from Sandusky to Gurnee without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Sandusky to Gurnee, including transfers.
Sandusky to Gurnee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sandusky Bus Stop station.
Sandusky to Gurnee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sandusky Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Sandusky to Gurnee is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs $100 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $220 and takes 11h 41m.
What companies run services between Sandusky, OH, USA and Gurnee, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, 2107 Belvidere Rd, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 11h 41m.
- 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 Sandusky Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Clybourn to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $2–3
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
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More Questions & Answers
Sandusky to Gurnee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Gurnee is 1h behind Sandusky. It is currently 1:12 AM in Sandusky and 12:12 AM in Gurnee.
Sandusky to Gurnee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sandusky to Gurnee is 331 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Sandusky to Gurnee.
There are 174+ hotels available in Gurnee.









