There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Lorain by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ORD - CLE
3h 36m$422–885Drive 317.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Loraincar 317.3 mi
5h 19m$58–84Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus Greyhound US0164
6h 41m$75–109Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elyria Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
6h 44m$101–211Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane MDW - CLE
3h 18m$138–635Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus Greyhound US0164
6h 44m$94–135
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lorain is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lorain is to subway and fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Lorain. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Lorain County Transportation & CS via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Lorain station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Elyria Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Chicago and Lorain is 360 miles. The road distance is 319.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lorain without a car is to bus which takes 6h 41m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Chicago to Lorain, including transfers.
Chicago to Lorain bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Lorain train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lorain is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $420 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 41m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lorain, OH, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CS once daily. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elyria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CS
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Lorain bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lorain County Transportation & CS station.
Lorain is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:41 PM in Chicago and 5:41 PM in Lorain.
Chicago to Lorain train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elyria Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lorain is 319 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Chicago to Lorain.
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