There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Catawba Island by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Toledo to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
6h 9m$136–206Drive 284.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Catawba Islandcar 284.3 mi
4h 53m$52–75Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
6h 12m$126–233Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, drive
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Drive from Detroit-Airport-DTW to Catawba Islandcar
4h 23m$148–488Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Sandusky Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0164
6h 38m$108–150Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
- Drive from Detroit-Airport-DTW to Catawba Islandcar
4h 54m$168–678Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train, taxi
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane MDW - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Catawba Islandtaxi
6h 13m$144–648Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ORD - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Catawba Islandtaxi
6h 40m$430–898
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Catawba Island is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Catawba Island is to fly and drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $140 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Catawba Island. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Sandusky Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Catawba Island station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Sandusky Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Chicago and Catawba Island is 316 miles. The road distance is 285.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Catawba Island without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 9m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Chicago to Catawba Island, including transfers.
Chicago to Catawba Island bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Catawba Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Catawba Island is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $120 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Catawba Island, OH, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 49m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Sandusky Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Toledo to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Adams/Wabash to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Sandusky Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $35–50
A Sandusky Taxi
- Phone
- +1 419-366-7918
The Squeaky Wheel Shuttle
- Phone
- +1 419-271-7100
A Sandusky Taxi
- Phone
- +1 419-366-7918
The Squeaky Wheel Shuttle
- Phone
- +1 419-271-7100
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Catawba Island bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sandusky Bus Stop station.
Catawba Island is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 12:08 PM in Chicago and 1:08 PM in Catawba Island.
Chicago to Catawba Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sandusky Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Catawba Island is 286 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Chicago to Catawba Island.
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