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How to get fromChicago to Kelleys Islandby bus, taxi, car ferry, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Kelleys Island by bus, taxi, car ferry, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Toledo to Marblehead, OHtaxi taxi
    3. Take the car ferry from Marblehead, OH to Kelleys Islandcarferry car ferry
    5h 56m
    $198–261

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Marblehead, OHcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Marblehead, OH to Kelleys Islandcarferry car ferry Kelleys Island Ferry
    5h 18m
    $64–88

  3. Train, taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Toledo to Marblehead, OHtaxi taxi
    3. Take the car ferry from Marblehead, OH to Kelleys Islandcarferry car ferry
    5h 57m
    $188–294

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, drive, car ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane MDW - CLE
    2. Drive from Brookpark Station to Marblehead, OHcar car
    3. Take the car ferry from Marblehead, OH to Kelleys Islandcarferry car ferry
    5h 6m
    $114–589

  5. Bus, taxi, car ferry via Chicago Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Toledo Bus Stop to Marblehead, OHtaxi taxi
    3. Take the car ferry from Marblehead, OH to Kelleys Islandcarferry car ferry
    6h 48m
    $150–214

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, drive, car ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane ORD - CLE
    2. Drive from Brookpark Station to Marblehead, OHcar car
    3. Take the car ferry from Marblehead, OH to Kelleys Islandcarferry car ferry
    5h 34m
    $400–839

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, bus, taxi, car ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Toledo to Marblehead, OHtaxi taxi
    4. Take the car ferry from Marblehead, OH to Kelleys Islandcarferry car ferry
    7h 57m
    $270–644

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit, bus, taxi, car ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Toledo to Marblehead, OHtaxi taxi
    4. Take the car ferry from Marblehead, OH to Kelleys Islandcarferry car ferry
    8h 28m
    $290–834

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 301.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Kelleys Island. However, you can take the bus to Toledo, take the taxi to Marblehead, OH, then take the car ferry to Kelleys Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Toledo, take the taxi to Marblehead, OH, then take the car ferry to Kelleys Island.

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