There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Catawba Island by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, train, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
6h 12m$109–213Drive 284.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Catawba Islandcar 284.3 mi
4h 53m$52–75Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Sandusky Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0420
6h 36m$115–170Fly 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 via Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Sandusky Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0420
7h 28m$78–134Fly 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 57m$148–728Subway 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$130–643Fly 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 32m$416–893
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 Union Station and arriving at Sandusky Bus Stop via Toledo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
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 298 miles. The road distance is 285.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Catawba Island without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Chicago to Catawba Island, including transfers.
Chicago to Catawba Island bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union 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 $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 6h 36m.
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 $70–170 and the journey takes 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Catawba Island via Toledo Bus Stop and Sandusky Bus Stop in around 6h 36m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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 Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Catawba Island is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 10:33 PM in Chicago and 11:33 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.
There are 251+ hotels available in Catawba Island.



