What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Kelleys Island?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Kelleys Island is to drive and car ferry which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Kelleys Island?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Kelleys Island is to fly and drive and car ferry which takes 5h 7m and costs $100 - $600.

How far is it from Chicago to Kelleys Island?

The distance between Chicago and Kelleys Island is 303 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Kelleys Island without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Kelleys Island without a car is to bus and taxi and car ferry which takes 5h 56m and costs $160 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Kelleys Island?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Chicago to Kelleys Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Kelleys Island?

Kelleys Island is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:02 AM in Chicago and 4:02 AM in Kelleys Island.

Where can I stay near Kelleys Island?

There are 260+ hotels available in Kelleys Island.

Chicago to Kelleys Island - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi

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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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Bus, taxi, car ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus
2. Take the taxi from Toledo to Marblehead, OHtaxi
3. Take the carferry from Marblehead, OH to Kelleys Islandcarferry
5h 56m
$166–221
Drive, car ferry
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1. Drive from Chicago to Marblehead, OHcar
2. Take the carferry from Marblehead, OH to Kelleys Islandcarferry Kelleys Island Ferry
5h 18m
$64–88
Train, taxi, car ferry
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain
2. Take the taxi from Toledo to Marblehead, OHtaxi
3. Take the carferry from Marblehead, OH to Kelleys Islandcarferry
5h 57m
$170–281
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 ORD - CLE
2. Drive from Brookpark Station to Marblehead, OHcar
3. Take the carferry from Marblehead, OH to Kelleys Islandcarferry
5h 25m
$390–839
Bus, taxi, car ferry via Chicago Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
2. Take the taxi from Toledo Bus Stop to Marblehead, OHtaxi
3. Take the carferry from Marblehead, OH to Kelleys Islandcarferry
6h 48m
$148–201
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 MDW - CLE
2. Drive from Brookpark Station to Marblehead, OHcar
3. Take the carferry from Marblehead, OH to Kelleys Islandcarferry
5h 7m
$104–589
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, bus, taxi, car ferry
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
2. Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus
3. Take the taxi from Toledo to Marblehead, OHtaxi
4. Take the carferry from Marblehead, OH to Kelleys Islandcarferry
7h 57m
$262–632
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 ORD - DTW
2. Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus
3. Take the taxi from Toledo to Marblehead, OHtaxi
4. Take the carferry from Marblehead, OH to Kelleys Islandcarferry
8h 27m
$262–822

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights

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1h 25mAverage Duration

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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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