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How to get fromChicago to Amherstby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane MDW - CLE
    2. Take the taxi from Cleveland-Airport-CLE to Amhersttaxi taxi
    3h 15m
    $148–635

  2. Drive 312.4 mi

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    1. Drive from Chicago to Amherstcar car 312.4 mi
    5h 13m
    $57–83

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus bus Greyhound US0164
    6h 41m
    $75–126

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elyria Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    6h 44m
    $128–239

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane ORD - CLE
    2. Take the taxi from Cleveland-Airport-CLE to Amhersttaxi taxi
    3h 42m
    $438–885

  6. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus bus Greyhound US0164
    6h 44m
    $122–175

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CS once daily. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Elyria Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 6h 28m.

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