There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Oberlin College by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane MDW - CLE
- Take the taxi from Cleveland-Airport-CLE to Oberlin Collegetaxi
3h 14m$142–585Drive 315.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Oberlin Collegecar 315.8 mi
5h 16m$58–84Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus Greyhound US0164
6h 41m$73–120Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elyria Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
6h 44m$113–222Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ORD - CLE
- Take the taxi from Cleveland-Airport-CLE to Oberlin Collegetaxi
3h 42m$428–885Bus 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$115–162
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Oberlin College is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Oberlin College is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 14m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Oberlin College. 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 Oberlin College 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 Oberlin College is 345 miles. The road distance is 317.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Oberlin College without a car is to bus which takes 6h 41m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Chicago to Oberlin College, including transfers.
Chicago to Oberlin College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Oberlin College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Oberlin College is to bus which takes 6h 41m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Oberlin College, OH, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CS once daily. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Elyria Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 6h 28m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
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
- $85–190
- 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
- $45–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
Ace Taxi
- Phone
- +1 216-361-4700
- Website
- acetaxi.com
United Cab Company
- Phone
- +1 216-398-9000
- Website
- unitedcabcle.com
Amherst-Elyria Taxi
- Phone
- +1-440-988-8294
Ace Taxi
- Phone
- +1 216-361-4700
- Website
- acetaxi.com
United Cab Company
- Phone
- +1 216-398-9000
- Website
- unitedcabcle.com
Amherst-Elyria Taxi
- Phone
- +1-440-988-8294
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Oberlin College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lorain County Transportation & CS station.
Oberlin College is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 6:24 AM in Chicago and 7:24 AM in Oberlin College.
Chicago to Oberlin College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elyria Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Oberlin College is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Chicago to Oberlin College.
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