There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Norwalk by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, or train
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 14m$124–234Drive 296.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Norwalkcar 296.5 mi
4h 58m$55–79Bus
- 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 38m$125–182Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane MDW - CMH
- Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Mansfield Ohio Stanton Transitbus
- Take the taxi from Mansfield Ohio Stanton Transit to Norwalktaxi
6h 28m$174–675Bus 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 30m$65–128Subway 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 Norwalktaxi
6h 16m$140–648Fly 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 Norwalktaxi
6h 43m$430–898
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Norwalk is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Norwalk is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Norwalk. 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 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Norwalk station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Sandusky Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Chicago and Norwalk is 298 miles. The road distance is 298.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Norwalk without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $120 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Chicago to Norwalk, including transfers.
Chicago to Norwalk bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Norwalk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Norwalk is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $120 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Norwalk, OH, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Norwalk via Toledo Bus Stop and Sandusky Bus Stop in around 6h 38m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- united.com
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 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 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 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–420
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
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Adams/Wabash to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
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
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Sandusky Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Sandusky Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Mansfield Ohio Stanton Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Miller Transportation
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–65
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $35–80
Ontario Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-567-560-5228
- Website
- ontariocabco.wixsite.com
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 Norwalk bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Norwalk is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 12:47 AM in Chicago and 1:47 AM in Norwalk.
Chicago to Norwalk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sandusky Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Norwalk is 298 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Chicago to Norwalk.
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