There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Ohio by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
2h 2m$60–110Drive 105.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Ohiocar 105.2 mi
2h 33m$20–28Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0155S
3h 22m$67–91
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Ohio is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Ohio is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs $60 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Ohio. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Dixon Reagan Transit Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Ohio station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Princeton Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Chicago and Ohio is 117 miles. The road distance is 105.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Ohio without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Chicago to Ohio, including transfers.
Chicago to Ohio bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Ohio train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Ohio is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ohio, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $25–60 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Center twice daily. Tickets cost $17–27 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
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- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Ohio bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dixon Reagan Transit Center station.
Chicago to Ohio train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Princeton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Ohio is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Chicago to Ohio.
There are eight+ hotels available in Ohio.